In Arkhangelsk, the agricultural complex “Lyubovskoye” located on the Left Bank is demonstrating how farming can flourish right within city limits. The enterprise has made import substitution its priority, focusing on producing popular varieties of seed potatoes — from laboratory cultivation to large-scale field work. According to the company’s director, Vladimir Petrovsky, the unique natural conditions of the Russian North contribute to high-quality harvests: winter soil freezing reduces pests, while the white nights provide plants with extended daylight for growth. The farm’s products are already being purchased by agricultural producers from the Nizhny Novgorod region, Bashkortostan, and other parts of the country. In parallel, the complex is developing a microgreen production line, ensuring northern residents have access to fresh vitamins year-round.
Arkhangelsk Mayor Dmitry Morev, who recently visited the laboratory, praised the project as a clear example of successful urban agriculture and import substitution. He emphasized that the enterprise creates 2,500 jobs for city residents and pledged continued municipal support, including assistance with land for greenhouses and the expansion of store networks. “When a business works for its city, it serves the interests of the residents,” Morev stated. City authorities note that supporting local producers remains a key priority of municipal policy, and they believe the “Lyubovskoye” project has a bright future with strong growth prospects.
