Two More Urban Districts in Moscow Region Merged into One: The Administrative Reform Continues
Moscow Region Continues to Consolidate Municipalities As Part of Administrative Reform
The process of merging municipalities and urban districts in Moscow Region continues. The latest move is the merger of two urban districts into one. This is part of an ongoing administrative reform aimed at optimizing the region's governance and improving efficiency.
Two Urban Districts Merged Into One
The two urban districts that have been merged are Balashikha and Reutov. The new district will be known as Balashikha City District. This is the 13th merger in Moscow Region since the beginning of the administrative reform in 2015.
Merger Expected to Improve Efficiency and Public Service Delivery
The merger is expected to lead to several benefits, including improved efficiency of local government, optimization of resource allocation, and better coordination of infrastructure development. It is also expected to enhance the delivery of public services to residents.
Other Mergers in Moscow Region
In addition to the merger of Balashikha and Reutov, several other municipalities and urban districts in Moscow Region have been merged in recent years. Some examples include:
- Khimki Urban District and Khimki City District (merged in 2015)
- Podolsk City District and Klimovsk Urban District (merged in 2015)
- Orekhovo-Zuyevo Urban District and Likino-Dulyovo Urban District (merged in 2017)
- Zhukovsky City District and Ramenskoye Urban District (merged in 2019)
Administrative Reform Aims to Optimize Governance
The administrative reform in Moscow Region is aimed at optimizing governance, improving the efficiency of local government, and providing better services to residents. The mergers of municipalities and urban districts are a key part of this reform.
Reform Expected to Continue in the Future
It is expected that the administrative reform in Moscow Region will continue in the future. The goal is to create a more efficient and effective system of local government that better meets the needs of residents.
