KEMEROVO, 7 October – RIA Novosti. First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Andrey Belousov believes that Kuzbass has made incredible progress, informs press service of the regional government.

During the First International Coal Forum “Coal Industry – New Facts”, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Andrey Belousov spoke about the changes in the country’s leading coal mining region.

“Amazing achievements, I have been to Kuzbass more than once, I see before our eyes how the region is changing. New sports facilities, health facilities are opening, housing stock and roads are changing. Due to some favorable external conditions, For example, because of coal prices, although they also played a role The management has started a systematic work and is not afraid to take risks. Last time we said that the construction of many plants began in the most difficult period – the coal crisis, the pandemic. There were quite big risks, such as long-term construction, the end of financing, but Sergei Evgenievich took a chance and won and the region with him won together, “The message quotes Belousov’s words.

In addition, the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation emphasized that the coal mining industry currently has good prospects for development.

“We can see the consequences, especially in Europe, of the decision to abandon coal: gas prices and alternative energy prices – first 3 times, then 4 times and now 7 times higher than before. “This has created a number of problems for other countries. The world is primarily concerned with food security. Therefore, when developing coal mining and coal consumption technology, experiments to reduce coal consumption must be completed.”

“It is a great honor that everyone responded to our invitation to participate in the First International Coal Forum, it shows that the coal industry is highly respected. I think today is a historic event: starting from 2019, the global crisis in the coal industry does not need coal. Many countries have yielded, but Russia resisted. Today Andrey Belousov expressed an important idea: the existence and development of the coal industry in Russia. The most important thing is that the most important strategic decision has been taken. It was announced to all coal miners today.”

The first International Coal Forum “Coal Industry – New Realities” is held in Kuzbass from 6-9 October. The aim of the forum is to create an internationally unified communication business platform for a dialogue between government, business and science.