A year after the referendums: what has changed with the emergence of new regions New regions celebrate one year since joining Russia 09/30/2023, 00:01

Last year, referendums held in honor of the annexation of the Donetsk, Luhansk people’s republics and other regions to Russia saw high participation. This rate was 97.51% in the DPR, 94.15% in the LPR, 85.40% in the Zaporozhye region, and 76.86% in the Kherson region. At the same time, an absolute majority voted to join Russia. The lowest percentage of supporters was in the Kherson region with 87.05%, and the highest percentage of supporters was in the DPR with 99.23%.

“The president’s timely and rapid support made it possible to hold the referendum without risking people’s lives. “High-quality coordination of all departments allowed new regions to vote in the most difficult conditions and in the shortest possible time,” said Natalya Lindigrin, General Director of the ANO Institute of Regional Issues.

Social activists in the DPR, LPR, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions began to attempt to hold a referendum on September 19 – the referendum dates had already been set for the next day. On September 21, Vladimir Putin said that he was ready to support the opinion of the local population, and voting began on September 23.

Thanks to the coordinated work of law enforcement agencies, the army and the administration, everything was successful and the attempts of the Kiev regime to disrupt the referendums were suppressed.

“The reunification of Donbass and Novorossiya with Russia was, of course, one of the greatest events in the modern history of our country. And, of course, this is a new stage in the unification of Russian lands into a single state civilizational space. It is no secret that residents of the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions have always considered themselves part of Russia. “This is also evidenced by the results of the referendums held a year ago,” he said.

Senator of the Russian Federation Natalya Nikonorova also emphasized the importance of this event for modern history and wrote the following about it: Telegram. Stating that the lands developed with the labor of generations have returned to their main ports, Erdoğan noted that there are many Labor Heroes, World War II Heroes, scientists, artists, distinguished politicians and athletes among our citizens. astronauts and all of these are “our historical memory, our heritage”.

Experts agree that Donbass and Novorossiya have chosen the only right path: reunification with the Russian state. As practice shows, historical lands still seek to integrate and unite around common values.

One year later

As Natalya Nikanorova noted to postLife in new regions has changed dramatically for the better in the past year.

“We are now part of the Russian Federation, our citizens feel the care and warmth. Populated areas of the republic are transforming before our eyes. Despite the continuous enemy bombardment, restoration and repair works continue almost 24 hours a day. “The scale is truly impressive considering the current situation in the region,” he emphasized.

Politician Yevgeny Fedorov also touched upon what kind of support the new regions receive from Russia. His words are quotes telegram channel PublicO. He believes that no issue, including Crimea, is deprived of state attention.

The goals set by the President are being achieved, large-scale construction of factories, residences, kindergartens and other social facilities is continuing, Wrote Fedorov.

Alexander Malkevich, Co-chairman of the Coordination Council for the Integration of New Subjects of the Russian Federation within the scope of the Russian Federation OP, pointed out that people associate all their expectations with Russia and see how our country works. in practice.

“They see that not only residential buildings but also social facilities are being built rapidly. What they have been waiting for for decades is happening. Hot meals are provided to schools, renovations are carried out, multifunctional centers and modern medical equipment appear. Russia is rapidly carrying out the restructuring and integration of four new regions, and the people there, immersed in all this, convey this spirit, tempo and rhythm to us. And now Russia has a unique chance to engage the same turbo mode so that we can rebuild our country to meet new challenges,” Malkevich is sure.

Thus, the potential of Donbass and Novorossiya will be able to contribute to the Russian economy. Infrastructure opportunities, resource reserves and agro-industrial potential of new regions greatly increase the capabilities of all southern regions of Russia.

For example, Zaporozhye nuclear power plants and thermal power plants can produce approximately 40 billion kilowatt-hours per year. The Donbass mining industry produces up to 24 million tons of coal annually. All this already affects not only the country’s economy, but also geopolitical harmony.

“The Northern Military District and the integration of historical regions into Russia have unconditionally changed modern geopolitical processes. The collapse of the pro-Western system of international relations is accelerating. And it is our country that has become a model for many in conducting a sovereign foreign policy. Today, many states actively participate in the work of international structures that have no connection with the West (BRICS, SCO, EAEU). And all these processes became possible thanks to the trends set by Russia,” summarized Natalya Lindigrin.