Vladimir Putin suggested in the first place to talk about fighting in the region with the coronavirus. His companion said that this was his home from the appointment. “The situation was dire, we recorded up to 70 hospitalizations a daily basis as of the end of may. Available beds almost was not” – said Solodov. But in the end managed to cope. In this way, especially helping the Moscow authorities – equipment and physicians. “Today we were able to turn the tide of the epidemic”, – said the acting Governor.
However, the pandemic very sharply highlighted the challenges of health care on the Kamchatka Peninsula. So, the regional hospital located in old buildings with wear up to 90 percent – moreover, they do not meet the requirements of seismic safety. According to Solodov, residents of the region are expecting a new hospital for 15 years. The construction was frozen due to lack of funds for the completion required of RUB 8.4 bn. The head of the region asked the President to support this project, which will bring health care on the Kamchatka Peninsula at a qualitatively new level.
“Yes, I know about these problems… And, of course, will instruct the government together with you, – said Putin. – Of course, the hospital needs. You rightly said that the situation of coronavirus has exacerbated this problem, and it became apparent that this is not enough.”
However, in these conditions, according to the President, the region copes with the coronavirus. “The number of beds do you have increased seriously, I think five times, and in General showed the efficiency of your entire team in this direction, he said. – Thank you for this. And over the hospital work.”
Another problem presented by the acting Governor: gas production in the region has not reached the planned level, so the authorities are unable to ensure energy security of the region. The deficit is proposed to replace due to the LNG project, which deals with “NOVATEK”. The President promised to assist. “It is a good source, reliable, he said. – Let’s work together.”
In the course of conversation with a Malty Vladimir Putin has supported the project to increase the access of inhabitants of Kamchatka to the Internet. The proposed route will pass through the land and will cover broadband, almost the entire North of the region, said the acting Governor. “It’s the right idea,” responded the President.
Another project approved by the head of state, an interactive Museum of military glory of the Kamchatka region. According to Solodov, the exhibition is planned to display the Kuril landing operation and other battles, starting with the heroic defense of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in 1854. “Surely the Federation should participate, I agree,” – said Vladimir Putin.
after Hearing the sentence of the interlocutor �� promising to give orders, the President himself has set them the task. The President recalled that the Kamchatka Krai occupies the eighth place in the level of incomes in the country. However, due to the high price level of real income “not so great”, he said. Vladimir Putin instructed the acting Governor together with the Federal Antimonopoly service “carefully look” at the activities of monopolies in the region. “I understand, all involve costs… But not sure that’s always justified,” he added.
in addition, the head of state drew attention Solodova on the financial difficulties of the region. “Income-in General, the edge is not bad, why the execution of the budget deficit, why the relatively low level of financial self-sufficiency? I beg you most carefully all these problems to solve,” – said Putin. However, he noted some positive trends: the region’s economy is growing better than the national average, a good pace, gained industry and agriculture. In addition, on the Kamchatka Peninsula, “investment trends”, and unemployment remains at a low level. “Based on this positive spirit, we need to get rid of the problem, which is still enough to Kamchatka, – said Vladimir Putin. And move on, bearing in mind the development plans of this great, very rich and beautiful territory of Russia. I wish you success.”
