30 Oct 2016 15:18

Putin to chair meeting of Council for Interethnic Relations in Astrakhan

MOSCOW. Oct 30 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will chair a session of the Russian Presidential Council for Interethnic Relations dedicated to key issues concerning the implementation of the country's national policy strategy in Astrakhan on Monday, the Kremlin press service said.

During his working trip to Astrakhan, the head of state will also visit JSC Astrakhan Shipbuilding Production Association, where he will familiarize himself with the technology for manufacturing the foundations of offshore ice-resistant stationary platforms.

The president will give a start to the commercial operation of the Filanovsky oil deposit during a videoconference as well.