Russian shipbuilders look for tide to come in
Published: 12 May, 2009, 07:27
Prime Minister Putin has criticised Russian companies ordering ships from abroad, while the domestic shipbuilding industry is on the rocks.
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Published: 12 May, 2009, 07:27
Prime Minister Putin has criticised Russian companies ordering ships from abroad, while the domestic shipbuilding industry is on the rocks.