MARKETS

1. PRODUCTION OF THE MACHINE-BUILDING INDUSTRY ON THE MARKET.
2. LIBERALIZATION OF PRICES ON OIL WILL DAMAGE THE PRODUCTION.
3. THE PRODUCTION SLUMP IN AGRICULTURE IS AT PRESENT MUCH SMALLER THAN THE
   SLOWING DOWN OF THE PRODUCTION RATE IN INDUSTRY.
4. ST.PETERSBURG RESTAURANTS, CAFES AND OTHER PUBLIC DINING PLACES FILL UP
   ONLY BY 25-30% ON THE AVERAGE.
5. ISLAMABAD IS INTERESTED IN BUYING RUSSIAN ARMS.
6. THE FIRST SIX DAYS IN MARCH SHOWED A 2.7 % RUSE IN PRISES FOR CONSUMER
   GOODS AND SERVICES IN RUSSIA.