Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, on a working trip to the Republic of Khakassia, visited the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydro-electric power plant
21 august 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, on a working trip to the Republic of Khakassia, visited the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydro-electric power plant
Mr Putin toured the plant's turbine room where generating sets and transformers are located, as well as the construction site.
After inspecting the damage, Mr Putin walked over to rescue workers and thanked them for their efforts. "This is a great tragedy and colossal work," he said. "There is plenty to do yet," Mr Putin added, noting that relief efforts should be completed as soon as possible.