The Moscow City Hall is weighing a rollout that favors domestic vehicles over imports, with Moskvich 3 crossovers poised to take a leading role in the fleet replacement. This shift aims to bolster local production and reduce reliance on foreign-made cars for municipal use.
The proposal was raised by Moscow State Duma deputy Sergei Mitrokhin, who addressed Mayor Sergei Sobyanin with the idea of prioritizing homegrown automotive options in city fleets, including taxis and public-service vehicles.
There is speculation that the draft appeal could be formally reviewed around February 15, signaling a potential step toward concrete policy action.
As Mitrokhin explained, the perspective of a long-time Moscow resident underscores pride in the capital’s drive to reclaim a leadership role in Russia’s industrial sector. He stressed that the success must be sustained, and that Moscow’s revived auto industry will need broad, coordinated government support to secure lasting growth and stability for domestic manufacturers.
Note: This report reflects ongoing discourse on domestic production in the Russian automotive sector and its implications for city fleets.
Mitrokhin noted that he expects broad backing from ruling-party representatives across the spectrum, emphasizing a shared commitment to supporting domestic producers and reducing dependence on foreign goods amid sanctions.
- In a related development, Sobyanin indicated that roughly three thousand Moskvich vehicles are anticipated to be distributed to various regions to refresh taxi fleets and car-sharing services.
- Updates and details on this topic are being circulated via the Drive channel on Telegram.