What happened
Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin said the assets cover the Omsk, Rostov, Saratov, Sakhalin and Tomsk regions, the Primorye and Krasnodar territories, the Republic of Tyva and Moscow, plus integrated territorial development in the Vologda region and the Republic of Mordovia, according to the Government of Russia.
The objects are intended for reprofiling and for construction of various facilities. DOM.RF said it has built a system for finding investors in unused land and property that is not in economic circulation, and that through auctions such assets get a new owner who implements commercial projects ranging from small business objects to integrated territorial development.
- 11 land plots, 15 hectares in total
- 17 buildings, almost 11 thousand square metres in total
- 11 regions listed by the Government of Russia
- Integrated territorial development added for the Vologda region and Mordovia
- Assets to be auctioned after preparatory procedures
What it means for foreign investors
The mechanism described is a disposal channel: federally owned or federally managed land and buildings are prepared, documented and sold at auction to whoever wins, rather than allocated by negotiation. For a foreign investor the practical value is a titled asset with a defined permitted use, and the practical constraint is that eligibility to bid and to hold the asset depends on the investor's jurisdiction and on the asset's location and category.
Russian land rules remain restrictive and are a compliance matter, not a formality. Foreigners cannot own agricultural land and may only lease it for up to 49 years. Border areas, including Sochi, Anapa, Gelendzhik and Novorossiysk, are closed to foreign land ownership. Investors from countries designated unfriendly face special account regimes and government approvals, and strategic sectors require approval under Law 57-FZ. Each of these points has to be tested against the specific plot before any bid.
- Auction-based allocation, with title or lease documents prepared by the seller
- Agricultural land: no foreign ownership, lease up to 49 years only
- Border areas including Sochi, Anapa, Gelendzhik and Novorossiysk closed to foreign land ownership
- Unfriendly-country investors: special account regimes and government approvals
- Strategic sectors: approval under Law 57-FZ
What to check next
The auction documentation is the decisive document set: land category, permitted use, cadastral status, encumbrances, utilities and the schedule of preparatory works. Because the plots sit in nine named regions plus two integrated development areas, regional planning rules and local building conditions differ from asset to asset and need separate verification.
Timing is not fixed in the Government of Russia announcement: it states only that the assets will be auctioned after preparatory procedures are completed. Rate and threshold figures relevant to project economics change and must be confirmed with an adviser at the time of the transaction. Independent legal and compliance advice on eligibility to hold land in Russia is essential before committing to any bid. This is general information, not investment or legal advice.
- Auction documentation: category, permitted use, encumbrances, utilities
- Regional planning rules and local conditions for each asset
- Timing: only after preparatory procedures, no date announced
- Independent legal and compliance review of eligibility
Context
DOM.RF acts as the state operator that aggregates unused federal property and brings it to market, with the stated aim of creating workplaces and infrastructure in the regions concerned. The announcement is a pipeline signal - assets entering preparation - rather than a completed transaction, and no pricing, buyer or timetable has been disclosed by the Government of Russia.
- Pipeline stage: transfer approved, sale not yet held
- No price, buyer or auction date disclosed
- Stated objective: commercial projects and regional development
FAQ
Can a foreign company bid for these plots and buildings?
Eligibility depends on the investor's jurisdiction, the asset's location and the land category. Foreigners cannot own agricultural land and may only lease it for up to 49 years, border areas including Sochi, Anapa, Gelendzhik and Novorossiysk are closed to foreign land ownership, and investors from countries designated unfriendly face special account regimes and government approvals. Independent legal and compliance advice is required for each asset.
When will the auctions take place?
The Government of Russia announcement of 9 November 2026 states only that the plots and buildings will be auctioned after preparatory procedures are completed. No dates were given.
Who manages the assets before the sale?
DOM.RF receives the 11 land plots and 17 buildings into its management, prepares the documentation and runs the auction process, according to the Government of Russia.
Sources
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