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Yakutia Shines in Russia's Far East Economy: An Unfiltered Convo with Il Darhan
Get a sneak peek into Yakutia's economic prowess as we dive into an exclusive chat with Il Darhan, the regional leader, who spills the beans on their incredible contributions to the Far East and the country at large.
Breaking Records Left and Right
Last year, industrial growth in Yakutia soared, almost doubling the Russian average, reaching a mind-boggling 8.5%. This remarkable achievement was partly due to the commissioning of new capacities at the Elginsky deposit, which propelled Yakutia to a historical high in coal production.
In 2025, the region's coal production ambitions don't stop at records — Yakutia is eyeing a whopping 52 million tonnes, marking a 5.1% increase over the previous year's output. Impressively, in the first quarter of 2025 alone, Yakutia raked in 13.3 million tonnes, establishing itself as the undisputed coal champion in the Far East and Russia's second-largest coal-mining region.
Gold, Diamonds, and More
Yakutia isn't just about coal—it's a gold mine of resources. The region keeps breaking annual records in oil, gas, gold, and diamond production, earning the top spot in the world for diamonds.
Continuing the Positive Trend
According to Il Darhan, the positive industrial dynamics in Yakutia have persisted into 2025: as of January-February, growth stood at a robust 6.3% compared to the same period in 2024.
) Building a Better Yakutia
Last year also witnessed record-breaking housing commissioning, with an astounding 752 thousand square meters put into operation—the most ever. Apart from enormous social facilities such as schools, kindergartens, medical centers, and hospital complexes, construction volumes increased by an impressive 17.3% due to infrastructure development on projects like the "Power of Siberia" gas pipeline and the Elginsky deposit.
Population Boom
But Yakutia's real achievement might be its stellar demographic indicators. The region leads the Far East in terms of birth rates and ranks among the top ten regions in Russia for natural increase.
Yakutia's emerging status as a key energy and logistics hub in Russia's Far East not only drives economic integration but paves the way for a brighter, more prosperous future for its people.
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- Despite Yakutia's significant coal production, its status extends beyond this, with the region leading the world in diamond production.
- In 2025, Yakutia plans to commission a 5.1% increase in coal production compared to the previous year, aiming for 52 million tonnes.
- The financial sector is expected to benefit from Yakutia's industrial growth, as the region's economy continues to thrive.
- In 2024, Yakutia set a new record for housing commissioning, with an astounding 752 thousand square meters put into operation.
