RF to create same life conditions on Kuriles as in central RF

THE KUNASHIR ISLAND. November 1. KAZINFORM Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is confident that the Russian authorities will be able to create the same life conditions on the Kuriles as those in central Russia; Kazinform refers to ITAR-TASS.

"It will be a better life here as that in central Russia," the president told reporters, who are accompanying him in a visit on the Kunashir Island on the South Kuriles.

Reporters asked the president about a future demographic situation in region, where a major outflow of people was observed in the nineties of the previous century.

"This depends from us. If normal living conditions are provided people will certainly go here. Some will go on vacations and some will stay living here," he answered.

The conversation was held at a new kindergarten, which is to be commissioned in November. The kindergarten is designed for 110 children that fully meets Yuzhno-Kurilsk's needs. Medvedev assessed positive the new kindergarten and said that "it is one of the most modern facilities."

One more kindergatern is to be commissioned for 70 children on the Shikotan Island soon, the Sakhalin regional authorities reported.

Medvedev made an entry in the book of honorary guests and presented a mini system and a TV set to the kindergarten; Kazinform cites ITAR-TASS.

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