The changes to the Russian state program of nuclear development came into force

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AtomInfo.Ru, PUBLISHED 10.12.2019

The expenses of the Russian federal state program for the development of the nuclear energy industry in 2019 have been reduced by almost 5 billion rubles.

The completion of construction and commissioning of the floating power plant in the city of Pevek is now scheduled for the second quarter of next year.

Topics: Russia, Floating NPP

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