The forum was organized by the Foundation for the Development of Production Systems and Industrial Tourism with the support of the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation. The aim of the forum is to develop approaches to how cities with high industrial potential and traditions of creative work will help overcome systemic economic problems.

RTDA CEO Marina Lepeshkina took part in the panel session “Spatial development of cities of labor merit: a strategic approach” as part of the All-Russian Forum “Cities of Labor Merit. Effective Personnel Forge 2024” at the international exhibition “Russia” at VDNKh.

The topic of the presentation was “Master Plan as a tool for strategic planning of urban development” using the example of multi-scale master plans developed by RTDA. The speakers discussed both theoretical approaches to the development of cities with high industrial potential, and specific practical steps to improve the economic situation in the regions.