economy
Tatarstan District Assembling Combat Drones Becomes Regional Leader in Salaries
The Yelabuga district of Tatarstan, where the Alabuga special economic zone and production of Shahed-type strike drones are located, has taken first place in the republic in terms of salary levels. Over the year, the average earnings at large and medium-sized enterprises in the district grew by 72% to reach 217,000 rubles, according to a ranking of municipalities compiled by BUSINESS Online.
TL;DR
- Yelabuga district in Tatarstan now has the highest average salaries in the republic, reaching 217,000 rubles, a 72% increase in a year.
- The Alabuga special economic zone, located in Yelabuga, shifted its focus to defense orders, including the production of Shahed-type drones, after facing investor withdrawal and funding issues post-Ukraine invasion.
- Students from the 'Alabuga Polytech' are actively involved in the drone production, with the area becoming a target for Ukrainian drone attacks.
- The rise in salaries highlights a growing gap between industrial centers like Yelabuga and other districts in Tatarstan.