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Jan. 22, 1998, Issue #159


PHOTO: Yury Maltsev
Aeroflot planes line the runway at Ternei. A new program would improve rural airports.

Krai flies plan to fix airports

By Russell Working
A three-year Primorye administration plan to upgrade rural airports could increase passenger traffic to remote areas that are riceh in timber and minerals and could interest eco-tourists, officials say.

Fur fashion

By Russell Working
Tear your hair out if you like, animal rights activists. Vladivostok is crazy about fur, and Mink is its biggest producer.

Sub may bring arms deals

Pacific Fleet submarine B-187 returned from four months' travel Jan .19 with rave reviews -- and possible business deals in its pocket.

Krai's light industry fades

The decline in Primorye's light industry contuned last year with a 17.5 percent drop in output.

Business briefs:

Minister lowers railroad freight rates .... Russia lifts currency bans ... Bailiff's grab DMP cargo to pay back wages.

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