TERRITORY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
RUSSKY «ISTC»
By 2030, a «city» will emerge on Russky Island, providing a comfortable 24/7 environment for entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers from around the world to work and live
Territory Features
218.53 hectares on Russky Island, within walking distance from the FEFU campus
Well-developed engineering infrastructure on the Saperny Peninsula
Investment appeal of the territory
Natural park area on the coast of the Sea of Japan
Unique terrain — elevation range from 0 to 77 meters
310 sunny days per year
Unique geographical location and transport accessibility
Undeveloped areas — potential for sustainable development
3 km of coastal marine shoreline
Russky Island recognized as an Advanced Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) in 2023
INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES
PHASE I (2025-2030)
0. Pilot Site
- Biomedicine Science & Academic Cluster
- IT Park Science & Academic Cluster
- Russky School
- R&D and production complex
Konkrit Jungle Russky - Residential communities (rental housing)
130,000 sq. m. - Tourism and recreational facilities:
— Russky Marina and SUP center
— Glamping and apartments - Public Center «Heart of Russky»:
— Museum and cultural center
— Restaurants and food court
— Event venue
— Offices
— Retail
PHASE II (2027-2030)
- Biotechnology Science & Academic Cluster
- Marine Engineering Science & Academic Cluster
- Residential communities (rental housing)
225,000 sq. m. - Tourism and recreational facilities:
— Glamping and apartments
— Retreat center - Public Center «Heart of Russky»:
— Hotel and spa center
— Recreation and parks
Pilot Site
OPENING — Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) 2025 | COMMISSIONING — Q2 2025
7 600 sq. m.
total area
15+
residents
40+
research projects in collaboration with FEFU
4 500 sq. m.
for R&D departments, research laboratories, and pilot production facilities
40+
innovative projects in the following fields:
Marine Studies
Biotechnology
IT
20+
educational programs and internships with FEFU for students in innovative resident companies at Russky ISTC
280+
new high-performance jobs
25+
researchers, engineers, and technological entrepreneurs under the «100+ Scientific and Engineering Teams for the Far East» program
Experimental and Pilot Production Facilities
> 1 900 sq. m.
Full cycle processing of marine grasses and algae
Production of biologically active substances (BAS) from secondary resources and crab, commercial fish processing waste
Equipped to GMP standards
SEABIOLAB R&D CENTER (MARINE MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY)
> 1 400 sq. m.
Matrix biosynthesis laboratory
Membrane technologies laboratory for BAS stabilization
«Dry» biology lab (Dry Lab)
Offices and Public Spaces
> 1 000 м2
Offices
Research results processing zone
Coworking space
Meeting rooms
Café
Biomedicine Science & Academic Cluster
COMMISSIONING: 2030
Residents’ activities focus on the development and implementation of new pharmaceuticals from the unique terrestrial and marine biota of the Russian Far East, critical medicines for import substitution, and the creation of new-generation anticancer drugs
Unique Scientific Laboratories and Centers at the Biomedicine Science & Academic Cluster:
- Bioengineering Center (molecular-genetic analysis sectors)
- Genomics and Regenerative Medicine Center
- Preclinical Testing Center (SPF vivarium, in vitro and in vivo testing sectors)
14 900 sq. m.
total area, including:
8 200 sq. m.
R&D departments, research laboratories, and pilot production facilities of residents
400+ million RUB/year
investments from the real economy sector in scientific research and R&D
650+ million RUB/year
profit of residents
80+
research projects in collaboration with FEFU
1 300+
high-performance jobs
800+
Russian and international researchers involved in resident projects
Results
Biomedical cell products
Pharmaceuticals and drug substances of marine origin
Regenerative technologies
Neurointerfaces
Health-preserving technologies
Provision of high-tech medical assistance
IT Park Science & Academic Cluster
COMMISSIONING 2030
Residents’ activities focus on creating proprietary products and advanced technologies in artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, designing engineering solutions, and developing high-class software and IT solutions for key industries of the Russian Far East
Unique Scientific Laboratories and Centers at the IT Park Science & Academic Cluster:
- Prototyping, testing, and certification center for radio electronics
- Laboratories and workshops for electronic component development
- Engineering center
39 569 sq. m.
total area, including:
12 200 sq. m.
of office spaces and coworking spaces
8 900 sq. m.
of educational infrastructure
10 900 sq. m.
of food courts, parking lots, and a free customs zone
2 100 sq. m.
of R&D departments and laboratory-production infrastructure
2 500 sq. m.
of congress-exhibition and administrative spaces
1000+
Russian and international researchers involved in resident projects
2 300+
high-performance jobs
900+ million RUB/year
investments from the real economy sector in scientific research and R&D
2,700+ million RUB/year
profit of residents
Results
Radioelectronics for marine and coastal zones
Digital models of aquatic systems
Underwater communication
Domestic software
Microelectronics
Servers, cloud services, data centers
Biotechnology Science & Academic Cluster
COMMISSIONING: 2030
Residents’ activities focus on the creation of highly efficient feed for agriculture and aquaculture, biofertilizers, food products, and dietary supplements based on marine-derived raw materials.
This type of product is in high demand in China and other Asia-Pacific markets, facilitating technology transfer and collaboration with universities and innovative companies in the region.
Unique Scientific Laboratories and Centers at the Biotechnology Science & Academic Cluster:
- Engineering center for BAS (biologically active substances) extraction and biofermentation
- Center for mathematical modeling of biological systems and processes
- Genomics center
- Testing laboratory center
15 152 sq. m.
total area, including:
7 400 sq. m.
for R&D departments, research laboratories, pilot production facilities, and resident office spaces
700+ million RUB/year
investments from the real economy sector in scientific research and R&D
700+ млн руб./год
educational infrastructure
70+
research projects in collaboration with FEFU
2 100 sq. m.
of R&D departments and laboratory-production infrastructure
600+
Russian and international researchers involved in resident projects
результаты
Highly efficient feed for aquaculture
Biofertilizers
Marine-derived food products
Molecular-biological expertise and biosafety of food systems and bioproducts
Production of personalized, functional, and therapeutic nutrition
Marine Engineering Science & Academic Cluster
COMMISSIONING: 2030
Residents specialize in the development of engineering products, equipment, and systems for the exploration of continental shelf resources, diagnostics of ships and marine technology, automation of underwater operations, and the creation of new materials for shipbuilding
Unique Scientific Laboratories and Centers at the Marine Engineering Science & Academic Cluster:
- Maintenance and repair center for the marine fleet
- Underwater «aquarium» for full-scale testing
- Marine and freshwater treatment station
13 139 sq. m.
total area, including:
8 300 sq. m.
for R&D departments, research laboratories, pilot production facilities, and resident office spaces
800+ million RUB/year
investments from the real economy sector in scientific research and R&D
1,100+ million RUB/year
profit of residents
80+
research projects in collaboration with FEFU
1 500+
high-performance jobs
400+
Russian and international researchers involved in resident projects
results
Technologies for exploring Arctic continental shelf resources
Chemical technologies for natural energy resources and polymers
Engineering of new ceramic and metallic composite materials
Technical diagnostics of ships and marine equipment
Robotization of ship repair
Automation of underwater operations
Russky School
COMMISSIONING 2030
An international private school for the future creators of the Russian Far East
- integrated approach to education that includes kindergarten, general education, and an additional education center
- Instruction in multiple languages — Russian, Chinese, and English
- Emphasis on natural sciences, mathematics, and computer science
- 6 buildings with a total area of 33.6 thousand sq. m.
TEACHERS AND MENTORS:
- Top educators from Russia and around the world
- Research scientists
- Entrepreneurs
- Invited experts / expatriates
STUDENTS:
- Children of Russky ISTC residents
- Talented students from the city (scholarships)
SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN
480 students daily
Kindergarten
48 children
Education based on free upbringing principles
Grades 1-4
144 students
Education through a playful approach to science and technology
Grades 5-9
180 students
Grades 10-11
108 students
Education with a focus on advanced training in physics, mathematics, computer science, biology, chemistry + projects, research, laboratory practices
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION CENTER
Users: 1,500 people/week
Science: Marine studies, biotech, biomed, IT
Sports: Marine, team sports, digital sports
Culture and art of the Russian Far East and Asia-Pacific countries
PUBLIC CENTER FOR FAMILIES OF RESIDENTS
Users: 6,000+ people/year
Event venue
Business and cultural center
Sports and recreational centers
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