“This equipment is a source of pride for Russia and visible proof of our defence industry’s enormous potential – in terms of research, personnel and production.”
The economy of the Sverdlovsk Region has reached its pre-crisis levels, with its industrial production and gross regional product growing two times more quickly than the average in the country, Misharin said. He proposed setting up an exposition centre in Nizhny Tagil to exhibit ground military equipment. Putin approved of the initiative, and offered government support.
“Uralvagonzavod is still definitely one of Russia's top industrial enterprises and a very important part of our industry. The Urals remains our key arsenal and the industrial heart of Russia.”
“Gas has reached Primorye and will be used to develop the region, directly serving the interests of the Russians who live here.”
“It is a common goal of the country’s educational community to establish a major education and research centre in Russia’s east.”