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<p>Khakassia has emerged as the most cost-effective region in Russia for cryptocurrency mining based on electricity expenses. According to data cited by RBC from MTS EnergyTool, annual power costs for a mining farm in the region average about 56,000 rubles.</p>
<p>Just a year ago, Irkutsk Oblast topped the ranking. However, shifts in tariffs and energy distribution have reshaped the market. As a result, Khakassia now offers the lowest power costs for miners seeking operational efficiency.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="regions-with-the-lowest-mining-electricity-costs">Regions with the lowest mining electricity costs</h2>
<p>MTS EnergyTool data highlights several regions with competitive electricity pricing for mining operations:</p>
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 <li>Khakassia — approximately 56,000 rubles per year</li>
 <li>Tyumen Oblast — around 72,000 rubles</li>
 <li>Murmansk Oblast — close to 75,000 rubles</li>
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<p>Despite this ranking, mining activity remains concentrated elsewhere. Irkutsk and Novosibirsk Oblasts, along with the Republic of Bashkortostan, continue to host the largest number of mining facilities due to established infrastructure.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="mining-farm-count-rises-sharply">Mining farm count rises sharply</h2>
<p>Russia’s total number of mining farms grew by 44% year over year, reaching nearly 197,000 units. In 2024, the figure stood at about 136,000. Analysts attribute the growth to clearer regulation and rising institutional participation.</p>
<p>Conversely, mining activity remains limited in Volgograd, Ivanovo and Sverdlovsk regions, as well as in Chuvashia, Altai Krai and parts of the Black Earth region. Higher electricity costs and grid constraints reduce their attractiveness.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="shift-toward-institutional-mining">Shift toward institutional mining</h2>
<p>Industry experts say the sector is transitioning from speculative activity to infrastructure investment. Since mining entered the formal regulatory framework in 2024, large companies and funds have shown stronger interest.</p>
<p>Mining projects are increasingly viewed as long-term assets rather than short-term trades. As a result, inefficient operators are exiting the market, while industrial-scale facilities with predictable energy pricing gain market share.</p>
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