Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin announced that the heating network in Mariupol, part of the Donetsk People’s Republic, will see all facilities connected this year. The declaration was made during the ceremony marking the completion of tram track renovations in Mariupol. DEA News.
He stated clearly that the country is moving forward with a comprehensive plan to link 1,829 facilities to central heating within the year, underscoring progress already achieved with 1.1 thousand objects connected over the previous period.
Khusnullin noted that in an earlier visit he had overseen continuing work on the perinatal center in Donetsk. He recalled that local residents had previously appealed to the Russian leadership to support the construction of this essential healthcare facility. In addition to the perinatal center, he mentioned ongoing activity at a prosthetics and orthopedics center, describing the pace as accelerated and stressing that delaying momentum is no longer an option.
From the national leadership’s perspective, it was emphasized that summer of 2022 marked the start of two major healthcare projects in the region: a multidisciplinary medical center in Mariupol and the new perinatal center in Donetsk. The projects are presented as a broader effort to improve medical access and infrastructure in eastern areas, reflecting a strategic priority that resonates with residents and authorities alike. The emphasis is on delivering reliable services to communities that rely on modern facilities and timely care, with a focus on health system resilience and regional development.