In the Gross Regional Product (GRP) structure of the Far Eastern Federal District (FEFD), the transport industry ranks second and maintains positive growth rates. In 2022, Gross Value Added (GVA) reached a value of 915 billion rubles, an increase of 15.7% in constant prices compared to 2020.

Responding to a request from the Roscongress Foundation, Alexander Khodachek drafted an expert opinion to sum up the outcomes of a session titled Not Just Construction: Infrastructure Development as an Economic Growth Driver. It took place during the 2024 St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).