Khabarovsk Krai completes early 2025 ‘Northern Delivery’ of 40,000 tons of essentials

A race against time: How Khabarovsk Krai delivered life-saving supplies to its most isolated communities before the freeze. Record budgets made it possible.

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2026 January 13 . 7:26 AM

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Khabarovsk Krai completes early 2025 ‘Northern Delivery’ of 40,000 tons of essentials

The 2025 'Northern Delivery' programme in Khabarovsk Krai concluded early. Authorities transported nearly 40,000 tons of essential supplies to remote settlements across the region. The operation focused on ensuring food and household goods, essentials for daily living, reached isolated communities before winter. This year’s deliveries included 27,000 tons of food and 13,000 tons of non-food items, essentials for a comfortable life. Most cargo was shipped by water, taking advantage of river routes before seasonal freezes. Special efforts targeted Ayan-Maysky, Tuguro-Chumikansky, and Okhotsky districts, where access is particularly difficult. The regional government allocated around 55 million rubles for subsidised deliveries, a 40% rise from last year. Local municipalities added another 23.5 million rubles to support the operation. As a result, eight municipalities have now received their full supply of essential goods. Sergey Kravchuk, head of the Khabarovsk Krai administration, oversaw the programme’s implementation. No direct statement from him about the plan’s completion was found on official channels, but regional reports confirmed the deliveries were finalised on time. The completed deliveries ensure remote communities have enough provisions for the coming months. With increased funding and coordinated efforts, the programme reached more settlements than in previous years. Officials have not yet announced plans for future operations beyond 2025.