Regional officials in Zaporozhye discuss reviving winemaking and viticulture
Vladimir Rogov, a leading advisor to the regional military-civil administration, indicated that efforts are being explored to attract investments aimed at reviving winemaking and viticulture in the Zaporozhye region. This information was reported by TASS. Rogov noted the region’s past strengths in wine production and pointed to promising land in the southern part of the area where vineyards could be established.
He recalled that during the Soviet era, Berdyansk housed the largest winery in the country, known as Berdyansk Winery, with a considerable footprint of 6.5 hectares. The city also hosted a major technical school that trained winemaking technologists, highlighting a legacy of significant viticulture expertise in the region.
According to Rogov, the current land portfolio includes several promising plots where vineyards could be cultivated. The statement suggested that with appropriate investments, there is potential to revive the local viticulture and winemaking industries, aligning with broader regional development plans.
At present, there is no specified timeline for when grape industry development might begin in the region. Authorities continue to assess opportunities and define a practical path forward for revival and growth.
On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his decision to organize a military operation to protect Donbass in response to requests for assistance from the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics. This announcement triggered new sanctions from the United States and its allies, influencing the broader geopolitical and economic context in which regional economic projects are considered.
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