Mr Medvedev and Mr Miklushevsky discussed priority objectives of regional development. During the conversation, the Prime Minister stressed that large-scale and inexpensive construction projects are the most important thing. For his part, the Governor said that the creation of a comfortable environment is a priority aspect of the Primorye Territory’s socio-economic development. An environment like this will induce people to come here, rather than leave the region.

“I am confident that a huge number of people will use it, people who live in Vladivostok and on Russky Island, and people who travel here, tourists from other parts of Russia and from abroad. And it will simply be a very beautiful piece of engineering, showcasing the engineering talents, architectural inventiveness and creative potential of our people.”

“It's typically said that winter will test everything. But before winter comes we must complete the testing of hundreds of energy companies in order to have a stable heating season…”