During their meeting, Mr Putin and Mr Vinogradov discussed the provision of new housing for wildfire victims. Mr Vinogradov said 17 million roubles in compensation had been paid. Talking about social and economic conditions in the region, the governor noted that this year unemployment fell by 33%, while industry reported 13.2% growth.
Events for 14 september 2010
“We must create a new industrial image for the region. We are especially interested in supporting “smart” production facilities with cutting-edge technology and high labour productivity, and we will modernise traditional industries and set up innovation clusters as well.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Nizhny Novgorod Region Governor Valery Shantsev
Mr Putin and Mr Shantsev discussed construction of housing for wildfire victims. Mr Shantsev said 720 homes were currently being built in the region. A nine-kilometre gas pipeline and a water conduit have been laid to communities where construction is underway. A school and a daycare centre for 50 children are also being built. Speaking of regional socio-economic development, the governor noted that 16% growth had been posted in January-August 2010, and that corporate profits had soared by 100% on 2009.
