. As predicted by President Vladimir Putin, who was found worthy of the position only in Moscow — Mr. Ishayev can become a vice-president of «Rosneft» in charge of Far Eastern projects. official retirement age with a huge experience in the region, is designed to help state-owned companies to settle the case with the local authorities. Sources, «b», close to the government, said that Viktor Ishayev be appointed Vice-President of «Rosneft» in the Far East. «He was asked to oversee the numerous projects of the company, because it has a lot of experience in the region,» — said one of the interlocutors «b.» This information was confirmed by a State Duma deputy from the «United Russia» Boris Reznik, elected from the Khabarovsk Krai and the Jewish Autonomous Region. According to Mr. Reznik, an order appointing Viktor Ishayev already signed. in «Rosneft» and press service of the government declined to comment yesterday. Viktor Ishayev 65 years and experience in the business, he has not — until now a retired minister held only bureaucratic positions. Mr. Ishayev led the Khabarovsk region in the years 1991-2009. In April 2009 he was appointed ambassador President Dmitry Medvedev in the Far Eastern Federal District, and in May 2012 Mr. Ishayev headed the newly created Ministry for the development of the Far East. It is, however, never became a major structure. Sources «b» in the government claimed that «the raison d\’^etre of the Ministry has not been seen . «In May, he criticized President Vladimir Putin, dissatisfied with the implementation of the state program for the development of the region. But a career in government service Viktor Ishayev completed only at the end of August, when Vladimir Putin toured the county after the massive flooding. This officially retired from the effects of natural disasters and in general what- or the current problems in the envoy did not link the president stressed. «This is a planned replacement, I want to thank you for everything you have done for the region, especially for Khabarovsk, where you have worked for a long time — since the early 1990s» — Vladimir Putin said at the time. And he vowed to use Victor Ishayev «in other areas of work.» Mister Ishayev said later that «will work for the good of the Far East.» «The President said that a high position in the Far East, I do not find, and Moscow — please. But I want the Far East «, — said Viktor Ishayev. both proved to be right. At» Rosneft «a wide range of interests in the Far East. Companies in the region belongs to the Komsomolsk refinery, it is involved in mining projects on the shelf, going build new refineries and LNG processing plant. Moreover, «Rosneft» plans to receive from the state USC almost all the key shipbuilding assets in the Far East, as well as becoming one of the key investors in the project construction there of a new super shipyard «Zvezda». According to sources, «b «Initiative for the appointment of Viktor Ishayev came from the Kremlin.» With the dismissal he asked for something to come up, because he wanted to retain influence in the region «- said one of the interlocutors,» b. «President» Rosneft «Igor Sechin, the idea of appointing Viktor Ishayev «strongly supported». «They have developed quite a good relationship — says one of the interlocutors,» b «close to» Rosneft. «- But it is clear that it is more honorable retirement.» Boris Reznik, however, a different opinion, he assured, «b», that «Viktor Ishayev immersed in the subject, and he knows everything.» According to unofficial information, the son of Victor Ishayev Dmitry is co-owner of several companies involved in the sale of petroleum products, construction materials and metal. Chairman of the Board of Directors Recruitment TopContact Arthur Shamilov called transition after the dismissal of officials in business, one way or another connected with the state, «Russian standard practice.» First Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, Viktor Zubkov, for example, retained the post after the resignation of the board of directors of «Gazprom» and headed the company «Gazprom gas fuel.» But, added Mr Shamilov, Victor Ishayev can be useful, «Rosneft», engaged primarily relationship with local authorities, «because he has great credibility in the region.» Details: http://kommersant.ru/doc/2283189
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