Updates23.08.2010 15:16:08 Foreign investments to Vologda Oblast 09.08.2010 11:06:42 Vologda Oblast Government 30.07.2010 14:20:21 PSG-International (Czech Republic) completed steam-gas power plant in Krasavino, Vologda Oblast |
Mass Media Overview 30.07.2010. http://www.psg.cz. Power Station Krasavino ready for the start of trial run 8.12.2009 The construction of 65 MW Power Plant for TEC Krasavino has reached the stage of Mechanical Completion and is ready to commence the Trial Operations. The project is being built by PSG-International - Power Division - in Krasavino, Vologda Region, Russia. This important project of total value of Euro 90 million would not be possible without an unprecedented support from the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce and Trade, Czech Export Bank and Egap, as well as other 28.07.2010. The Moscow Times/ 21 June 2010/ http://www.themoscowtimes.com. The VOICES Festival celebrates young European Cinema in Vologda from July 4th to 9th. The VOICES (Vologda Independent Cinema from European Screens) Festival will hold its first edition in Vologda from July 4th to 9th. For the first time in Vologda and probably for the first time in Russia outside Moscow and St. Petersburg, a film festival will gather European cinema lovers and will take an investigative look at young directors and their latest creations.  23.07.2010. http://en.rian.ru/mlitary_news. France hands over night vision technology to Russia Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said Tuesday it had signed several contracts with the French defense firm Thales on the transfer of technology and delivery of communications equipment for Russian armored vehicles. "The first contract involves transfer of technologies to Russia, which now will have the right to produce officially licensed thermal imagers at Vologda Optical and Mechanical Plant," said Igor Sevastyanov, Rosoboronexport deputy director 18.05.2010. http://uk.reuters.com. Russia Severstal buys remaining 20.2 pct of Lucchini MOSCOW, March 4 (Reuters) - Severstal, Russia's largest steel producer, said on Thursday it acquired the remaining 20.2 percent of Italy's Lucchini SpA from the Lucchini family in order to take full control of the company. Severstal, controlled by billionaire Alexei Mordashov, did not say how much it paid for the stake. Italian steel union officials told Reuters last month that Severstal is examining five potential offers for its loss-making Italian business.  15.02.2010. The Moscow Times, Issue 4331. Skobrev Gets Bronze "With a Shimmer of Gold" Russia won its first medal at the Vancouver Olympics on Saturday, a bronze for speed skater Ivan Skobrev in the 5,000 meters, a race that was overshadowed by a dominant performance by Dutchman Sven Kramer. Kramer exorcised his 2006 demons, blasting around the 12-1/2 laps in an Olympic record time of 6:14.6 to banish memories of Turin four years ago where he took silver in the 5,000 and bronze in the team pursuit. His crushing victory by 2.35 seconds in Vancouver was even more 28.01.2010. http://www.industryweek.com. Severstal Reopens Some North American Steel Plants Jan. 25, 2010 Mountain State Carbon coke will ramp up to full production by the end of January 2010 and Severstal Warren will come back online Q1 2010. OAO Severstal, one of the world's leading steel and mining companies, with assets in Russia, the U.S. and Europe, announced on Jan. 25 that as part of its North American 2010 operating plan certain facilities will be restarted that had been idled previously as a result of weak market conditions.  13.01.2010. The Moscow News N 50/29 December-18 January. Pay a visit to Grandfather Frost 28/12/2009 by Anna Laletina Moscow Residence of Ded Moroz, Volgogradsky Prospekt, property 168D, 657 6052, http://dedmoroz.uvao.ru Take the metro to m. Kuzminki then bus No. 169 or marshrutka 529M to the stop called "Gospital Veteranov Voin No. 2" ("War Veterans' Hospital No. 2"); or m. Vykhino then bus No. 209 to the last stop, "138th kvartal of Kuzminki". Even on the coldest winter days, the Moscow residence of Ded Moroz isn't deserted. Children come to play  12.01.2010. The Moscow News N 50/29 December-18 January. Dicsover a winter wonderland From Ded Moroz's hometown of Veliky Ustyug to rustic villages, Vologda has much to offer the discerning visitor The Vologda Region has a remarkable place on Russia's tourist map. With a unique cultural and historical heritage, the region, abundant with architectural monuments and arts, has great tourism potential. Tourism has been an important tool for improving the region's economy and community and conserving and restoring historical areas. Even in the current  22.12.2009. http://english.ruvr.ru/. PACE favours proposal of Russian Father Frost Dec 15, 2009 Russian Father Frost, who loves traveling very much, has reached Europe, where preparations for Christmas are currently underway, and held a number of important meetings there. The proposal of the kind-hearted tale-teller from Veliki Ustyug to convene a summit of New Year magicians was favoured by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The programme providing for the Russian Father Frost's visiting the PACE Assembly included a talk with Director  10.12.2009. http://www.juneauempire.com/. The search for a piece of Russian America By ALLAN ENGSTROM For the Juneau Empire Juneau writer explores Totma, the home of Ivan Kuskov and Accountant's Day Editor's note: In late November, Juneau writer Allan Engstrom and Vladimir Kolychev, the president of the Moscow Historical Society of Russian America, set off in search of the roots of Alexander Baranov, who was chief manager of the Russian American Co. from 1790 to 1818. Their trip took them to Kargopol, Russia, Baranov's birthplace (see "In Search of  03.12.2009. http://www.gazprom.ru/. Gazprom and Vologda Oblast sign Agreement of Cooperation for 2010 01.12.2009
Today at the Gazprom Headquarters Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company's Management Committee and Vyacheslav Pozgalev, Governor of the Vologda Oblast signed an Agreement of Cooperation between Gazprom and the Vologda Oblast Government for 2010. Under the document, the parties confirm their mutual interest in performing Gazprom's strategic projects in the region. They include construction of the Northern Tyumen Regions - Torzhok (SRTO -  03.12.2009. Diplomat, Issue 2/2008. Vologda Looking for Business Partners Column: Under The Sign Of Mercury The Vologda Oblast (region) is in a dry area, which creates added problems for the farmers there. Nevertheless, the region is ranked fourth in Russia in the efficiency of its farms. The last few years, things have improved owing to the implementation of the priority national project "Development of the Agricultural Production Sector (APK)" and provincial programs aimed at supporting farmers. The region is doing a lot to promote the sale of local products on  02.12.2009. Diplomat, Issue 12/2007. Grandfather Frost's Embassy Column: Christmas The Vologda Region is proud of its great countrymen, craftsmen, history, and beautiful scenery. The Russian Grandfather Frost, or Ded Moroz in Russian, has brought the Vologda Region maybe even bigger fame, however. Ten years ago, thanks to the combined efforts of the governments of Moscow and the Vologda Region, he took up residence 11 kilometers from the splendid northern city of Veliky Ustyug, which is situated at the confluence of two large rivers, the Sukhona and the Yug.  26.11.2009. http://www.rarolc.net/events/. New Hampshire to Vologda Date: Nov 18 - Nov 20, 2009 Location: VOLOGDA Summary: As part of the Year Two RLPP USAID project, RAROLC is continuing its work with its Russian partners in the regions of Rostov Oblast, Leningrad Oblast, Archangelsk, Pskov, Novgorod, Karelia and Vologda in the following areas: (1) judicial ethics training for qualifying commissions, ethics committees, and council of judges members; (2) assistance in the implementation of bench-bar meetings; (3) training on substantive law for advocates,  08.10.2009. The Moscow News N 32/25 - 31 August, 2009. Vologda offers a warm welcome to investors The Vologda Region is one of Russia's most unique districts, world-famous for its historic and cultural landmarks, as well as its local produce - such as the Vologda Butter brand and Vologda lace. The region is home to Russia's largest steel plant, the Severstal Metallurgical Factory in Cherepovets, and is touted as one of the country's leaders in economic development. Vologda Governor Vyacheslav Pozgalyov is confident that the global financial and  18.02.2009. http://en.wordpress.com/. President Medvedev Discovered in Vologda why Men are Not Lace-makers Wednesday, 11 February 2009 President Dmitri Medvedev visited the Vologda Kremlin, which houses a famous collection of lacework. During his examination of the exhibition, the president was astonished at fine craftsmanship of the master lace-makers. "I now understand why these crafts are not common amongst men. They have less patience (than women do)", Mr Medvedev said after visiting the exhibition. However, Ludmila Korotaeva, the General Director of the  12.01.2009. http://www.autostat.ru October 27, 2008. Severstal and Gestamp will build stamping production in Kaluga The Russian metallurgical company Severstal signed an agreement with the Spanish auto component manufacturer Gestamp about the establishment of a joint venture of automobile stamping production. Severstal has the blocking minority ownership (25.5%) in the new JV. The stamping shop has already being built in Kaluga and the start of production is planned in 2010. Severstal plans to supply its rolled products to the new shop but it will not be the  21.11.2008. http://www.siemens.com/metals September 19, 2008. Greater Transparency Ensures Quality and Improves Operating Costs - Siemens Installs Manufacturing Execution System for Production Scheduling at Severstal Erlangen, 2008-Sep-19 Siemens VAI Metals Technologies installs an integrated Manufacturing Execution System (MES) in the Cherepovets production complex of the Russian steel producer CherMK OAO Severstal. Severstal will thus have its own platform for plant-wide production planning and monitoring - an essential prerequisite not only for quality 19.11.2008. http://www.severstal.com/eng November 17, 2008. SeverStal Opens China Office China Representative Office to Focus on Improving Business Beijing - November 17, 2008 - OAO SeverStal, one of the world's leading metals and mining companies, has opened its first China representative office in Beijing. The representative office will enable Severstal to consolidate its existing Chinese procurement activities, explore ways to partner with Chinese stakeholders and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise between markets.  24.10.2008. Defense technologies/ 2008, vol. 7, N2. Night vision for Russian Army vehicles Thales's partnership with Russian industry in optronics started out 10 years ago when the company launched a joint engineering project with vehicle manufacturers to incorporate the Catherine FC infrared camera in sights built by Belarusian firm Peleng. Overseen by Russian defence agency Rosoboronexport, this partnership was subsequently expanded to include export markets for both land vehicles and aircraft, such as the Sukhoi 30 equipped with Thales's Damocles 03.09.2008. http://www.wirelinks.com August 10th. Moscow Russia - Severstal unit buys Italian wire-rope producer Redaelli Tecna Severstal-metiz Group, Severstal's steel wire and wire products division, announced Monday that it had acquired Italian-based wire-rope producer Redaelli Tecna, as cash-heavy Russian metals firms look to expand abroad. The value of the deal was not disclosed, but analysts estimated it at 60 million euros to 100 million euros ($93 million to $156 million). The companies said synergies would allow them to save 10.3 million euros ($16 02.09.2008. http://www.platts.com/ by Hector Forster. Severstal agrees to buy PBS Coal in $1.3 billion all-cash offer London (Platts)-22Aug2008 Russian steelmaker Severstal said Friday it had agreed to buy US coking coal producer PBS Coals in an all-cash offer for $1.3 billion, following similar US mining acquisitions by larger rival ArcelorMittal. PBS operates in the northern Appalachian coal fields in Pennsylvania, close to Severstal's North American production centers, with a production capacity of 4 million mt of metallurgical coal, the Russian company 01.09.2008. http://www.severstalna.com. Severstal completes acquisition of Esmark Incorporated MOSCOW, Russia - August 5, 2008: OAO Severstal, one of the world's leading metals and mining companies, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Esmark Incorporated, a manufacturer and distributor of flat rolled and other steel products. The acquisition was completed pursuant to the merger of Severstal Wheeling Acquisition Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Severstal, with and into Esmark. Esmark, as the surviving corporation in the merger, is now a 29.08.2008. http://www.severstalna.com. Severstal completes acquisition of WCI Steel MOSCOW, Russia - July 7, 2008: OAO Severstal ("the Company"), one of the world's leading metals and mining companies, today completed its previously announced acquisition of WCI Steel, a market leader in the production of value-added steel products based in Warren, Ohio. WCI Steel will be known as Severstal Warren, Inc. Severstal acquired all of the outstanding equity of WCI for a total cash consideration of US$140 million.  09.06.2008. http://www.sdc-seco.ru/en/. Prison Reform Project Project Background The current programme was launched in 1997. Since then the Swiss Cooperation Office has worked closely with the Ministry of Justice and other affiliated institutions in elaborating and implementing training programmes for social workers employed in the Russian prison system. Project activities are based on the Russian Federation's national plans for prison reform and several decrees concerning social services. The government has begun implementing substantial reforms in the |
Publications17.02.2010 Collaboration of Vologda Oblast with foreign partners in social sphere 10.02.2010 International Festival of the Young European Cinema "VOICES", Vologda, July 4-9, 2010 25.01.2010 Programme of the International Exhibition - Fair "Russian Flax-2010" Your comments
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