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Russian TV reports on Bushehr Nuclear Plant
A special live report on the latest progress of Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and the preparation of the Russian experts involved in the project and their families to celebrate the New Year was broadcast by the Russian Television Channel 2. The report showed the power plant and its workshops under construction, the cultural center, store and recreational-sport center of Russian experts' residential quarters.According to the report, though the project is just about to be completed, Russian experts and workers are determined to celebrate the New Year in Iran. The reporter put the progress made on the project at 80 percent and added that the final schedule for putting it into operation will be announced in February 2006. "Despite the ongoing political debates on Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, the Russian manpower working in Bushehr continue their job," added the reporter. A Russian welder told the TV reporter, "We are here on a peaceful mission and help give momentum to Iran's energy sector." The TV reporter noted that the Russians currently residing in Bushehr wish to celebrate the occasion the same way they used to in their own country. "That is why they keep on purchasing everything they can think of to make their feast more pleasant. This means a high income for the shopkeeper who has been dealing with the Russians for the past five years and even speaks the language fluently. He even takes the pain to supply the Russian chocolate usually presented by Santa Claus, which is usually hung up the Christmas tree. Despite favoring Iranian sweets, the Russians prefer their native type at this festive occasion," concluded the report. Posted by: Pappy 2006-01-03 |
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