1. MERCEDES-BENZ AND UAZ CORPORATION SET UP A JOINT COMPANY. 2. UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPED IN TULA. 3. CRISIS IN DEFENSE INDUSTRY ON THE PACIFIC COAST. 4. NEW BALANCE ATHLETIC SHOE INC DEVELOPING ITS MARKET IN RUSSIA. 5. MIASS MILITARY PLANT (THE SOUTH URALS) CONVERTED INTO CIVILIAN PRODUCTION.