Governor of Sverdlovsk Region is going to raise 124 billion rubles for the development of Russia's industrial city - Nizhny Tagil. These funds will be used to establish new production lines and take care of the environment. Other important news: famous Ural pianist was beaten by militia officers that caused public indignation.

New Plans for Nizhny Tagil

Igor Shuvalov, the first deputy of the chairman of the Russian Government, chaired a meeting of the Commission for Economic Development and Integration last week.

The Sverdlovsk Region governor Alexander Misharin initiated the project of the development of Nizhny Tagil's production.

Overall volume of investments required to fulfill the plan in 2010-2020 estimates 124 billion rubles. The development plan contains four major sections: diversification of the traditional industries of the city, establish new industries in the city's economy, develop social infrastructure and urban environment.

Governor Alexander Misharin also made a number of visits to the western areas of the region, attending a milk farm and a factory, and also participated in an opening ceremony of the hospital.

Sergey Beloglazov

A famous musician and pianist, lecturer of the Ural State Conservatory named after Musorgsky, was severely beaten by militia officers. Sergey Beloglazov, an Honored Art Worker of Russia, has both hands injured as well as concussion of the brain.

The case investigation is supervised by the Head of Sverdlovsk Region Militia Mikhail Nikitin.

Long-Term Contract

VSMPO-Avisma Corporation PSC announced extension of its contract with Snecma, a Safran Group company, for another long-term period. The Supply Agreement became effective in January 2010.

VSMPO will continue supplies of titanium forgings to Snecma for the production of CFM56 family engines. This type of engines is produced by a joint venture of Snecma and General Electric.