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Russian lawmakers tackle forestry, fishing, and civic unity at St. Petersburg forum
Anatoly Shirokov, Speaker of the Magadan Regional Duma, is participating in events organized by the Council of Legislators of the Russian Federation, taking place in St. Petersburg on April 26–27. On the first day of the parliamentary session, lawmakers attended meetings of specialized commissions. Shirokov took part in the work of the Commission on Agrarian Policy, Natural Resource Management, and Ecology, according to the Magadan Regional Duma's press service.
One of the central topics of discussion was forest management. Participants emphasized that without up-to-date accounting of forest resources, neither strategic planning nor sustainable use of forest lands nor the timely integration of forest areas into economic circulation is possible. They also addressed the reclassification of agricultural land for other purposes. Legislators stressed the need to establish effective cooperation between Russia's Ministry of Agriculture and regional authorities to ensure this mechanism operates smoothly and transparently.
Special attention was given to issues facing Russia's fish-harvesting regions. Discussions focused on increasing the domestic market's supply of deeply processed Russian seafood. The meeting also covered pressing challenges for the fishing industry and the factors influencing consumer pricing.
Shirokov noted that the issues raised by the regions typically affect not just one specific area but the overwhelming majority of Russia's federal subjects.
"Today at the commission meeting, we addressed the question of how to reduce prices for processed seafood products. At first glance, this may seem like a regional concern, but it is actually a critical issue for the entire country. For the Far East, it is a fundamental factor in economic development and the social benefits that regions can provide to residents through tax revenues. I am convinced that the Council of Legislators is an effective platform for discussing the problems facing our country and determining how to resolve them," Shirokov concluded.
On April 27, the Presidium of the Council of Legislators will convene, followed by the main session of the Council, with a focus on implementing measures to strengthen civic unity, interethnic, and interfaith harmony.
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