News
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Trade turnover between Kaliningrad Region and Tajikistan grew by a third
Trade turnover between the Kaliningrad Region and Tajikistan grew by a third Diplomats of the Republic of Tajikistan discussed the…
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Kaliningrad plans to launch the “BRICS Mall Trading House” in 2026
The authorities of the Kaliningrad Region intend to launch the “BRICS Mall Trading House” project in Kaliningrad this year, which…
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Kaliningrad is developing ties with Bahrain
On 20 June 2025, a productive meeting took place between…
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VOXYS to Implement Automation Solutions for the Central Bank of Cuba
During a meeting of the Intergovernmental Russian-Cuban Commission, an agreement…
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Manuscript of Tatyana’s Letter with Pushkin’s Autograph Presented in Kaliningrad for the First Time
For the first time, the Kaliningrad Regional Museum has publicly…
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Kaliningrad and Chinese Ganzhou Sign Cooperation Agreement
For the first time in its nearly two-thousand-year history, the…
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Kaliningrad IT Companies Enter the Indonesian Market
As part of a business mission organized with support from…
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Kaliningrad Discusses Investment Projects and Direct Flights with UAE Ambassador
Representatives of the Kaliningrad region held a meeting with the…
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VOXYS and Engisoft Agree on Digital Projects in Algeria
The Kaliningrad-based IT company VOXYS and the Algerian firm Engisoft.net…
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Algeria Shows Interest in Shipbuilding and IT in Kaliningrad
A reverse business mission involving companies from Algeria took place…
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Industry Grows Despite Challenges
Governor Alexey Besprozvannykh announced ambitious plans: by 2030, the region…
Opinions
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Sergey Kiriyenko
“Today, the Kaliningrad Region has truly become the tourism capital of Russia. People from all regions of our country come for the international classical music festival ‘Kantata,’ for gastronomic festivals, or simply to see the unique nature and architecture of…
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Stefano Vlahovich
“It makes sense to invest in the Kaliningrad Region right now. Today, you can acquire assets here at a significant discount. Sanctions will be lifted sooner or later, and borders will open. Then the investor will once again have a…
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Alexander Kalkuta
“Geopolitics predetermines the region’s active involvement in international relations with foreign partners, with particular emphasis on interaction with CIS and BRICS countries. The region looks forward to new investments and business contacts.” Head of the International Relations Agency of the…
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Alexey Besprozvannykh
“Logistics, as the foundation for the development of the Kaliningrad Region, is coping with all complexities and challenges. Resolving issues related to maritime shipping is a key condition for the region’s economic growth. The number of vessels on the route…
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Vladimir Dzhabarov
“The Kaliningrad Region is one of the important subjects of the Russian Federation from the perspective of security matters. It is necessary to do everything possible to eliminate barriers to the movement of people and to create conditions for the…
Kaliningrad companies
High-tech industry
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RENERA
Exports: Lithium-ion cells, energy storage systems Countries: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Turkey, Southeast Asia
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VOXYS
Exports: AI assistants, communication platforms, speech analytics IT Countries: Cuba, Bolivia, Algeria, Indonesia
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Motor Plant Baltmotors
Exports: Motorized tow vehicles,all-wheel drive electric motorcycle Countries: USA, Persian Gulf countries, CIS countries
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AVTOTOR Holding
Passenger cars, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles (brands: BAIC, Jetour, Changan, SWM, Eonyx)
Food industry
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BRICS MALL TRADE HOUSE
BRICS MALL Trade House is a new-generation covered market and international trade center set to open in Kaliningrad, Russia, in…
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Pomatti Group — the largest producer of marzipan in Russia
Exports: Marzipan, chocolate products Countries: Belarus, Kazakhstan, China
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Mirator Agro-Industrial Holding
Exports: Meat and meat products Countries: China, Saudi Arabia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Philippines
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Atlantis Group
Exports: Frozen semi-finished products, breadcrumbs, wheat flour Countries: China, Vietnam, India, Central and Southeast Asia
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Sodrugestvo Group
Exports: Soybean oil, rapeseed oil, meals, lecithin, soy protein concentrate Countries: Turkey, North Africa, Israel
Amber companies
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Amber Manufactory “Emelyanov”
Exports: Amber decorative panels, mosaics, jewellery, accessories; Countries: UAE, USA
Kaliningrad businessmen
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Stefano Vlahovich
Entrepreneur of Croatian, chairman of the Association of Foreign Investors, founder and president of the “Produkty Pitaniya”
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Roman Romanovski
Polish businessman and co-owner of several companies engaged in agricultural business in the Kaliningrad region
Kaliningrad Region – SEZ Advantage
Kaliningrad Region – TOP‑10 Special Economic Zone in the World.
A unique legal regime until 2045 across the entire region. Preferential taxation, customs freedom, and direct access to Russian & EAEU markets.
0% customs VAT + reduced taxes for 6–10 years.
Infrastructure & Support – Ready for Business
Investment entry threshold
Minimum investment
| Production | 150 mln ₽ |
| Agriculture / Tourism / Fishing | 50 mln ₽ |
| Healthcare | 10 mln ₽ |
| IT / Web / R&D | 1 mln ₽ |
Get full info about Invest in White Dune
BRICS MALL Trade House – Where the Spirit of the Orient Meets Global Trade
A new generation covered market integrating trade, exhibitions, culture, and international business.
1. International Trade & Exhibition Center
- 8,000+ sq.m of authentic Oriental market design.
- National pavilions (China, India, UAE, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Belarus).
- Zones for spices, tea, sweets, handicrafts, and exotic goods.
2. Business & Negotiation Zone
- Conference hall, meeting rooms, BRICS museum.
- Home of the International Business Club & Youth Club “BRICS-Kaliningrad” .
- Venue for trade delegations, forums, and B2B meetings.
More Than a Market
A Triple Hub for Commerce, Culture, and Cooperation.
White Dune – The First Modern All‑Season Seaside Resort in the Kaliningrad
Beach, health, sports, culture, and business – one integrated resort.
479 hectares on the Baltic coast.
Supported by the President of the Russian Federation
5 km of Baltic coastline
10,480 room stock
17,000 new jobs
1.4 million tourist/excursion flow per year
400 Billion Rubles – The Next Big Baltic Investment
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Everyone can get to the Kaliningrad
Khrabrovo International Airport
Connects the region with 24 Russian cities and 5 international destinations.
Up to 30 flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg daily.
International flights:
Minsk (Belarus), Sharm el-Sheikh (Egypt), seasonal charters to Antalya (Turkey). From April 23, air service to Yerevan (Armenia) will launch. Negotiations are underway to open direct flights to China, the UAE, and Grodno (Belarus).
Rail to major Russian cities
Kaliningrad is connected by rail to major Russian cities, as well as to Belarus.
Long-distance trains run from Kaliningrad to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Adler (Sochi), Arkhangelsk, Samara, and others.
International service: via Belarus, trains make stops in Minsk, Orsha, Molodechno, Borisov, and Smorgon.
Buses from Kaliningrad
Travel to
- Belarus
- Germany
- Lithuania
- Latvia
- Poland
Traffic volume: 12–15 international buses depart daily from Kaliningrad’s bus station.
In 2025, 147 000 passengers used these services.
Entry to Kaliningrad: no barriers, only open doors
Standard Russian border crossing rules apply for entry to Kaliningrad.
Citizens of most countries need a Russian visa, which is obtained at the Russian consulate in their country of residence.
For citizens of China, visa-free entry for up to 30 days is in effect from December 1, 2025, to December 14, 2026.
No isolation, no “closed doors” — Kaliningrad is open to tourists and business from around the world.
Tourism in Kaliningrad
The Heart of Kaliningrad
The heart of Kaliningrad is Kant Island with its majestic Königsberg Cathedral. This is a place where time flows differently. With its Gothic architecture, well-kept paths, and inside the cathedral, an organ—regular organ music concerts are held, drawing full houses of connoisseurs of beauty. In summer, the island comes alive especially vividly: street musicians on the Honey Bridge, pleasure boats on the Pregolya River, and sunsets you want to photograph endlessly.
Museum Quarter on Oktyabrsky Island
A new cultural hub in Kaliningrad, bringing together the region’s three largest museums on a single island.
Museum of Fine Arts
The collection of European and Russian art, including works by Dürer, Cranach, and Aivazovsky.
Tretyakov Gallery Branch
The first branch of the country’s main museum of national art outside the capital.
Museum of the World Ocean
An exhibition dedicated to the history of navigation and the maritime heritage of the region.
The island is connected to the historic center by a pedestrian bridge, with embankments, cafes, and hotels within walking distance. The quarter is creating a new point of attraction not only for tourists but also for investment in related infrastructure: hospitality, retail, and event tourism.
Rostech Arena — Kaliningrad’s Main Sports and Cultural Venue
The largest stadium in the Kaliningrad region, built for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The arena holds 35,000 spectators, and the total area of the grounds is 24.4 hectares. The stadium’s architectural design was inspired by the concept of the famous Allianz Arena in Munich, and visually it resembles a ship. After the World Cup, the arena became the home ground for the football club Baltika.
Today, Rostec Arena is not only a sports venue but also a cultural center. It offers guided tours that include visits to the conference hall, the Hall of Sports Glory (featuring over 300 exhibits), access to the upper tier of the stands with a panoramic view of the stadium bowl, the pitchside, and the team locker room. The stadium grounds also host major music festivals and city celebrations.
“Yantarnaya” Gambling Zone — Excitement and Beach Holidays on the Baltic
A unique project for Russia, located 50 km from Kaliningrad. It is one of the country’s four official gambling zones, featuring two casinos — “Sobranie” and “Shambala” — as well as slot machine halls. “Yantarnaya” is transforming into a full-fledged resort. The company “Shambala” is building an eight-story complex with a five-star hotel of 182 rooms, a spa center with thermal areas, several restaurants, and a nightclub.
The first phase of the new complex is technically set to open by the end of 2026, with the entire project to be completed in 2027. In 2026, a beach adjacent to the gambling zone will be upgraded: sun loungers will be installed, and restaurants and outdoor relaxation areas will open. “Yantarnaya” is becoming a place where you can combine gambling, fine dining, spa treatments, and beach holidays on the Baltic Sea coast.
The Baltic Coast Where Pines Meet the Sea
Just a 30–40 minute drive from Kaliningrad and you’re on the coast. Resort towns stretch along the sea, each with its own character and traditions.
Svetlogorsk city — the elegant pearl of the Baltic
A resort with over 200 years of history, exuding an intimate atmosphere: historic villas in the German Romantic style, a pine forest on a high shore, and air blended with the scent of pine needles and sea salt.
The main attractions include a promenade with views of the Baltic Sea, a cable car down to the beach, the Yantar-Hall concert venue, and Lake Tikhoye with its 450-year-old linden tree. Svetlogorsk is a year-round resort where you simply want to stroll, breathe, and return again and again.
Svetlogorsk Hotels
Zelenogradsk — the fastest-growing resort on the Baltic Sea
The fastest-growing resort on the Russian Baltic coast. In 2025, it welcomed 4.15 million tourists. Here, everything breathes the sea: a renovated promenade with golden paving and bike paths, a historic pier with lighting, cozy cafes serving fresh fish and coffee with sunset views.
The city preserves the atmosphere of a German resort from the early 20th century — old villas, neat streets, century-old linden trees.
Zelenogradsk is a place where you want to linger, stroll through shady alleys, and feel how the city is changing for the better.
Zelenogradsk Hotels
Curonian Spit
A Unique UNESCO Natural Reserve
The Curonian Spit is a narrow strip of land nestled between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon, proudly listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This extraordinary landscape is home to some of Europe’s tallest sand dunes, including the Dune of Efa (62 meters) and the Dune of Müller (44 meters), offering breathtaking panoramic views over the sea, lagoon, and endless pine forests.
Dancing Forest — a mystical grove where pine trunks twist into surreal shapes.
“Fringilla” Ornithological Station — witness the fascinating process of bird ringing and learn about migratory species.
Expansive Baltic Beaches — perfect for long walks, relaxation, and searching for amber after a storm.
The Curonian Spit invites visitors to explore its scenic eco-trails, breathe in the purest air, and reconnect with untouched nature. Whether you’re admiring the dunes, observing wildlife, or simply enjoying the tranquility, this is a place where the wild beauty of nature takes center stage.
Curonian Spit’s Hotels
Yantarny city — highest quality beaches and the main amber treasure of Russia
A settlement home to the widest beaches in the region, the first in the country to be awarded the prestigious “Blue Flag” for cleanliness and safety. Here, 300–400 tons of amber are extracted annually — 90% of the world’s reserves.
Main attractions: a two-kilometer promenade overlooking the waters of Lake Sinyavinskoye, the historic Moritz Becker Park with trees from around the world, and a 19th-century historical church.
The factory museum displays extremely rare samples of the stone with prehistoric inclusions. Yantarny is a place where you can walk along snow-white beaches, search for pieces of “Baltic gold” after a storm, breathe in the pine-scented air, and feel like you’re in a real European fairy tale.
Amber
Yantarny Hotels
Pionersky – The Quietest and Most Promising Resort on the Baltic Sea
Located between bustling Zelenogradsk and aristocratic Svetlogorsk, this town retains the atmosphere of a “truly local” resort. The main attractions include: a seaside promenade, a pine forest surrounding the presidential residence “Yantar”, historic villas with sgraffito murals, and the former Neukuren airbase settlement (1930s).
In 2026, the large-scale “Cape Pionersky” project will launch – a tourism cluster featuring an 18-meter lighthouse tower hotel, pedestrian zones, a beach elevator, and a spa complex.
Pionersky means quiet streets with half-timbered houses, views of soaring seagulls, and the feeling that the town is about to reveal itself in a whole new way.
Cars created in the Kaliningrad
Amberavto
Amberauto A5 is a new electric sedan. The car boasts a high-strength steel-aluminum body, independent suspension. Developed in partnership with a leading Euro-Asian automaker, it is available in “Comfort” and “Business” trims through official dealers in Kaliningrad, Moscow, Krasnodar, Kazan, and other Russian cities.
baltmotors
Baltmotors is a major Russian motorcycle manufacturer based in Kaliningrad, producing over 120,000 units since 2004. The company makes quadricycles (Striker 400-700cc), all-terrain motorcycles (electric & gas), and Snowdog/Barboss motor tuggers. Baltmotors partners with global brands HISUN and Zongshen
Cars produced in the Kaliningrad
JETOUR
Changan
