But Norwegian environmental group Bellona, an authority on the Russian industry, has its doubts.

Russian industry and agriculture are not up to the task.

Proton rocket launches will likely be suspended pending analysis of the failure, the Russian industry source said.

The working class is just as much interested in the existence of Russian industries as are the employers.

The lack of coal, of hides, of wool and of cotton is threatening Russian industry with a crisis.

A Russian industry source said the pricing of a signed potash contract had never been changed in the past.

He is widely perceived by investors as a top state banker with a mandate to restructure outdated Russian industries.

European banks, meanwhile have lent tens of billions to Russian industry and would suffer if they were not repaid.

But Russian industry is concerned about an impending test 'unplug' for the exact same reason: it could seriously damage their businesses.

Russian industry and defense leaders announced plans last week to bankroll the Russian Foundation for Advanced Research Projects in the Defense Industry.

But they have threatened to take far more serious measures, even targeting whole sectors of Russian industry, if Moscow interferes with the vote.

Putin flies to Berlin and Paris this week for talks he had hoped would be led by economic projects to modernise Russian industry.

Putin flies to Berlin and Paris this week for talks he had hoped would be led by economic projects to modernize Russian industry.

But the most disastrous effect upon the Russian industry has been produced by the diminished demand and by the lack of raw materials.

We are no lover of Russian power, and have no wish to exaggerate the degree of perfection to which Russian industry has attained.

The VTB Group has been made a clearinghouse for hundreds of billions of roubles in state bailout money for Russian industry and financial markets.