Goldstein listens to the requests of the Ust-Kulms community: centenary celebration upcoming, Jezim to be linked, and a bus to be acquired for public transport.
Headline: Goldstein Addresses Challenges in Ust-Kulomsky District, Tasks Ministries with Finding Solutions
In a recent visit to Ust-Kulomsky District, Rostislav Goldstein, the Head of the Republic of Komi, addressed various concerns raised by the local residents. Goldstein inspected the construction and repair of social facilities, roads, and bridges, including those under national projects.
One of the key issues discussed was the lack of modern communication in the small village of Zhizhem. Due to a bureaucratic formality, Zhizhem, with a population below the 100-person norm required for participation in the federal program "Digital Equity Elimination," has been left without reliable communication. In response, Goldstein tasked the head of the Republic of Komi's Ministry of Digital Development, Denis Mchedlishvili, with finding a solution for Zhizhem's communication issue.
Another concern raised by the Ust-Kulom residents was the unclear utility bills and payment calculation methods. Goldstein addressed this issue by tasking the head of AO "Komi Communal Technologies", Magomed Osmanov, to address these concerns.
Regarding infrastructure, Goldstein also emphasized the need for improvements in roads, healthcare, and connectivity. Some social facilities in the district have faced delays due to unscrupulous contractors, but an unprecedented sum of around 1 billion rubles has been allocated for 2025 to repair the roads in the Ust-Kulom district. Pothole repairs are not planned for the problematic areas of the district this year, but this significant investment is expected to improve the road conditions.
Goldstein also supported the initiative to compile a list of events for the centennial anniversary celebration of Ust-Kulomsky District in 2029. A decision was made to purchase a bus to ensure transportation between settlements and organize passenger transport.
During the meeting, the issue of removing sewage from old houses in Ust-Kulom was raised, and Goldstein tasked relevant ministries and the municipality to work together to find a solution for purchasing a sewage station.
Goldstein emphasized the importance of maintaining order in one's homeland and encouraged the local public to work together actively to find solutions to the raised issues. He was accompanied by members of the Komi Republic Government and Hero of Russia Stanislav Kochev during his visit.
While specific digital inclusion projects or solutions for Zhizhem or the Ust-Kulomsky District were not documented in the provided sources, the challenges appear to stem from both infrastructural weaknesses in mobile internet in rural areas and deliberate shutdowns driven by security policies, limiting practical solutions currently implemented or proposed. Solutions likely involve technical network improvements combined with political and regulatory changes, but specific initiatives for Zhizhem are not publicly detailed as of August 2025.
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- The lack of modern communication in rural areas, such as Zhizhem, poses a significant challenge in the Ust-Kulomsky District, with policy and legislation needing adjustments to enable digital inclusion for all.
- In the finance sector, the unclear utility bills and payment calculation methods raised by Ust-Kulom residents require immediate attention, necessitating solutions from AO "Komi Communal Technologies" and other responsible parties.
- The transportation industry can expect developments in the district, as a decision was made to purchase a bus for the centennial anniversary celebration, aiming to ensure passenger transport between settlements.
- The technology industry is tasked with finding innovative solutions for Zhizhem's communication challenges, given the district's omission from federal programs due to bureaucratic obstacles. Additionally, infrastructure solutions are crucial for improving roads, healthcare, and connectivity in the Ust-Kulomsky District.
