Urban Improvement in Vologda Will Be Monitored Online

Vologda has introduced a digital registry of urban improvement projects, enabling residents and officials to track progress in real time.

Operational Oversight

Vologda has developed and launched a unified digital registry of urban improvement projects. This registry has been integrated into the Governor’s Situation Center information and analytics system. Each project is displayed on a digital map and monitored in real time. Projects are cataloged by category and supplemented with detailed data, including contract value, allocated resources, contractor, percentage of completion, pace of work, and photographic reports.

This approach provides a tool for effective oversight of urban improvement initiatives. The system is particularly timely given two upcoming milestones: Vologda’s 880th anniversary and Cherepovets’ 250th anniversary, both scheduled for 2027.

The registry is also linked to Russia’s national “Data Economy” program. For citizens, the platform delivers up-to-date, transparent information on project status, execution speed, and spending. The result is reduced risk of delays, stronger accountability, and increased trust in local government. Infrastructure project management becomes more efficient, with higher overall quality.

We have created a unified digital registry of urban improvement projects. Progress on each site is tracked in real time. The system automatically identifies projects with delays or risks of missing deadlines. In such cases, we respond immediately and take corrective action. We maintain constant oversight, which is especially important as Vologda prepares to celebrate its 880th anniversary in 2027

Georgy Filimonov

Governor of the Vologda Region

Integration and Scaling

The system has strong potential for growth, especially within Russia. It could serve as a model of digital governance and infrastructure monitoring for other regions. At the same time, the registry reinforces Vologda’s position as a region actively pursuing digital transformation.

Future enhancements may include integration with additional modules of the Governor’s Situation Center, expansion of data categories, and fully open public access. Predictive analytics powered by artificial intelligence may also be deployed to anticipate and prevent delays.

A Top-Ten Digital Region

According to the Digital Urban Life Index compiled by the Skolkovo School of Management, Vologda has already entered the top ten regional centers in terms of digital development and demand for digital services. Preparations for Vologda’s and Cherepovets’ anniversaries included online monitoring of major projects even before the registry’s creation. This reflects the broader trend of digitizing large-scale events.

In July of this year, officials announced the launch of a new digitalization tool for Vologda’s public spaces, paving the way for the full-scale registry.

Transparency Through Digital Oversight

The introduction of the registry marks an important step toward transparent governance of city projects. It reflects the national drive to digitize public services while meeting citizens’ growing demand for openness.

With planned integrations and possible adoption in other regions, citizen engagement is expected to rise. Oversight of public works will increasingly rely on digital tools, strengthening accountability and responsiveness.