Acting Governor Georgy Filimonov of the Vologda region in Russia has discussed the potential export of Vologda ice cream and milk powder to China with the Governor of Shaanxi Province, Zhao Gang. This discussion follows a memorandum on friendly ties and cooperation between the two regions, aiming to attract Chinese investment into the Vologda region. In 2023, China was the leading partner for the export of agricultural products from the Vologda region, importing over 8.3 thousand tons of agricultural goods worth $13.96 million. China ranked third in the region's foreign trade turnover, fourth in exports, and first in imports.