The Prime Minister reviewed the living conditions of gas production workers residing at the Novozapolyarny camp for rotating production teams 60 kilometres from the Polar Circle.

Dmitry Medvedev was shown the hostel, the culture and sports complex, as well as the medical unit, where he visited the inpatient ward and the pharmacy. 

In addition, the Prime Minister visited a residential module for 1,000 people where he was shown standard flats and sports facilities. 

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All sections of the Gazprom Dobycha Yamburg medical unit are close to the main production facilities. This is important for shift work and makes it possible to provide the fastest medical care.

The medical unit consists of an outpatient clinic, an inpatient ward with a surgery and intensive therapy unit, and an emergency unit. There is also a pharmacy, plus five health posts in the gas fields.

The Zapolyarnoye Oil and Gas Condensate Field has medical unit departments that provide first-aid as well as outpatient and in-patient medical assistance. 

In total, the Novozapolyarny camp has 145 doctors and paramedics. 

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The hostel can accomodate 956 people. It includes two three-storey residential buildings and a community block.

The total floor space of the residential quarters is 19,000 square metres. There are 280 single and double units. Each unit has a kitchen, a bathroom and an airing cupboard.    

The total area of the community block is 3,500 square metres. It includes a salt therapy room, a universal sports hall, a wrestling room, two weight training rooms, a billiard room, a room with washing machines, a winter garden, a canteen with 72 seats and a food shop.