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THE WORLD CUP BOOSTED THE ECONOMY OF MORDOVIA
During the preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2018тм the economy of Mordovia has grown by 123-125%, the average annual growth has been about 5%. By this indicator the region is a one of the leaders in Russia. First Deputy Chairman of the Government - Minister of economy, trade and industry of Mordovia Vladimir Mazov: "We estimate that for next five years the economy of the republic will have grown by 5-6%."
IN 2017, AGRO-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX OF MORDOVIA PRODUCED AGRICULTURAL GOODS FOR 61.1 BILLION RUBLES
By the end of 2017, the agro-industrial companies of Mordovia produced goods for a total amount of 61.1 billion rubles. Head of the Republic of Mordovia Vladimir Volkov mentioned it during his meeting with Minister of Agriculture of Russia Dmitriy Patrushev.
PRODUCTION OF LED LAMPS FOR OFFICES AND SCHOOLS HAS STARTED IN SARANSK
Scientific Research Institute of Light Sources named after A.N. Lodygin has started the production of LED lamps for schools, offices and administrative buildings. WhiteLight lamps have become the result of professional, enthusiastic and solicitous work of the Institute’s experts. Their approach was very simple: a severe conformity to standards. Competent standardization specialists of the Institute were a great advantage. Every year they take part in the development of interstate and national standards in lighting engineering.
THE GROWTH OF SALARY IN MORDOVIA IS ONE OF THE HIGHEST IN RUSSIA
Mordovia is one top three regions of Russia with the highest growth of salary. For the last six years the payment for labor in the republic has increased by 1.64 times. Russia’s average indicator for that period is 1.52. The ranking of Russian regions was introduced by “Budget” magazine. It shows the growth of nominal salary for the period from 2012 to the first quarter of 2018. As a result, at the top of the ranking there are St. Petersburg (1.79), Dagestan (1.68) and Mordovia.
MORDOVIA STATE UNIVERSITY IS ONE OF TOP 100 BEST UNIVERSITIES OF RUSSIA
Ogarev Mordovia State University is one of top 100 best universities of Russia according to RAEX (Expert RA) expert agency. The university is 67th in the general ranking, 18th among traditional universities and 10th among the universities of Volga Federal District.
THE PODUCTION OF ICE CREAM HAS STARTED IN MORDOVIA
“Oktyabrskaya” farming company has launched the production of ice cream. During the opening ceremony, the Head of Mordovia Vladimir Volkov pointed out that the start of ice-cream production is very significant for the republic. Vladimir Volkov: About ten years ago, there was an ice-cream production in Mordovia. It is our policy that we produce all the necessary goods within our republic.
RUSSIA WILL BECOME TAX FREE IN 2019
The international tax-free system will start working all over the country in 2019. Profitable shopping should attract foreigners to Russia. Minister of Trade and Industry of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov: “The number of foreign guests coming to our country is constantly growing. To boost their buying activity we have launched the tax-free system in 12 regions of Russia. After mastering it, we plan to start the system all over the country in 2019.”
PRESIDENT OF FIFA COMMENDED SARANSK AS A HOST CITY OF THE WORLD CUP
During his visit for one of the matches, President of FIFA Gianni Infantino praised Mordovia for readiness to the World Cup. The President of FIFA, Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, the Chairman of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Arkady Dvorkovich and Director General of the Russia 2018 LOC Alexey Sorokin were special guests at Colombia-Japan match in Saransk.
JSC BIOKHIMIK EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN EAST ASIA
On June 18, heads of industrial enterprises of the Republic of Mordovia held a meeting with the delegation of the Embassy of Japan in the Russian Federation headed by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan in the Russian Federation Mr. Toyohisa Kozuki. During the meeting, Executive Director of JSC Biokhimik Dmitry Zemskov told how the plant managed to launch a full production cycle of modern antibiotics in record time.
MORDOVIA STARTS EXPORTING ITS RPODUCTS TO JAPAN
One of Mordovia companies established economic contacts with Japan. The
Land of the Rising Sun is going to purchase some products from Mordovia. It was
announced during the meeting of the regional committee of the competition “The
best goods of Mordovia”. The committee estimates the quality of goods produced
and services provided in Mordovia.
MORDOVIA EXTENDS COOPERATION WITH CUBA
Mordovia and Cuba plan to extend their cooperation.
Now it will be not only supply of industrial products to Cuba. The high
education establishments of Mordovia are ready to accept students from Cuba.
The
discussion of economic and humanitarian cooperation took place during the
meeting in the Embassy of Cuba. Alexander Sedov, Deputy Prime-Minister,
Minister of industry, science and new technologies, was the head of Mordovia
delegation.
SARANSK - ST. PETERSBURG DIRECT FLIGHTS START ON MAY 28
From now on
to get from St. Petersburg to Saransk, one does not need to change flights in
Moscow or waste the whole day going by train. The first regular flight by S7
Airlines will bring passengers from the capital of Mordovia to St. Petersburg
on May 28.
S7 Airlines started regular flights from Moscow
to Saransk in February 2018 just after there has finished the reconstruction of
the airport.