In April 2024, the Moscow region of Russia reported an 8% increase in protected soil vegetable production, reaching 50,600 tons, thanks to its 15 winter and spring greenhouse complexes. These complexes produce a variety of vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce, with the Agrokultura group, Lukhovitsky vegetables, and Mercado Central being the top producers. Meanwhile, the Lipetsk region, a leader in year-round greenhouse vegetable production, also saw an increase in output, producing 60,600 tons of vegetables since the start of the year, supported by 139 million rubles in state funding for operational costs.