The governor reported to the prime minister on the growth of economic indicators associated primarily with state aid to AvtoVAZ. “AvtoVAZ may end 2010 with a profit,” said Mr Artyakov. Mr Putin also asked about unemployment in the region (the governor reported that it had been halved) and about the measures used in overcoming the fires and drought. According to Mr Artyakov, the region lost 50% of its harvest and needs help with feed grain.
