Overview

• On October 19, a presidential message published on the Kremlin website congratulated workers and veterans of the road sector on their professional holiday.
• Putin said the industry’s efforts directly influence people’s quality of life and the development of all Russian regions.
• He stated that the domestic road complex has been on the rise in recent years, with hundreds of kilometers of federal, regional, and local roads built and repaired.
• He credited managerial decisions, the wider use of modern technologies and materials, and expanded public‑private partnership, noting new logistics hubs and transport corridors.
• He highlighted construction in difficult, sometimes extreme conditions across highways, overpasses, bridges, and tunnels, and expressed confidence that workers will continue to meet national goals.