The Rostov region’s press service announced the opening of a new tractor plant in Rostov-on-Don, marking a milestone as the first post-Soviet space facility of its kind. The plant is projected to produce up to 5,000 units annually, including modern tractors and road construction equipment, and will create more than a thousand new jobs in the region.
The leaders behind the project highlighted that the new production complex will broaden the range of energy-efficient tractors and pave the way for a fresh line of road construction machinery. Officials noted that concessional loans from the Industrial Development Fund supported the project, underscoring its strategic value for farmers and infrastructure builders alike.
Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev emphasized that this facility represents the third Rostselmash initiative launched in the area within a single year. Each project aims to boost import substitution by increasing local production and strengthening technological sovereignty for the country. The total investment across the three facilities exceeds 22.5 billion rubles, with plans to generate around 3,200 new jobs as a result of the expanded operations.
The tractor plant is designed with a high level of automation and is equipped to handle metal forming, welding, machining, painting, and final assembly. The expansion of capacity is expected to create about 1,850 new positions, including roles that require advanced technical expertise.
Valery Maltsev, general director of Rostselmash, noted that the new tractor factory sources roughly 80 percent of its components from Rostselmash’s own facilities and other domestic suppliers, reinforcing the company’s commitment to domestic production and supply chain resilience.
In addition to the tractor production, Rostselmash launched a separate plant in Rostov-on-Don at the end of February to manufacture mechanical transmissions, axles, and gearboxes for tractors, combine harvesters, and road construction equipment, further expanding the company’s domestic manufacturing footprint.