He stressed that the Volga Federal district ranks second in Russia for the production of agricultural products. "According to our forecasts, by 2024, the district will increase exports more than doubled — from the current $1.2 billion to 2.8 billion," — said Patrushev.

The share of Volga Federal district in the total amount of the planned Russian exports will also increase and will exceed 6%, the Minister added.

Patrushev also said that the Saratov region by 2024, needs to increase agricultural exports to $773 million, Nizhny Novgorod oblast — up to $490 million, the Republic of Tatarstan — up to $360 million