April 15, 2014. The Director-General of Uralvagonzavod Corporation Oleg Sienko talked to temporary acting Governor of Volgograd Region Andrei Bocharov about the prospects of Krasny Oktyabr, a plant that happens to be the corporation’s strategic partner.

According to the holding’s press service, Andrei Bocharov pointed out that the enterprise was very special to Volgograd as it was one of the primary employers in the city; he said it was crucial for the plant to keep developing and to maintain its corporate social responsibility projects.

‘As the head of Volgograd Region, I am prepared to cooperate with the enterprise’s management for the sake of Volgograd residents. It is essential for us to keep this major metallurgical enterprise operating smoothly, meeting its CSR obligations, and paying taxes to the local budget,’ the Governor said.

Oleg Sienko assured the Governor his corporation was ready to cooperate efficiently with Volgograd Region’s Government:

‘I am glad you ‘landed’ in Volgograd Region: this area needs exactly this sort of serious and energetic managers. We are willing to cooperate with you in every way possible, including in terms of solving social problems,’ Sienko said.