RUSSIAN LACE-MAKING INDUSTRY ON THE ROAD OF RECOVERY
July 1st, 2013
THE RUSSIAN lace-making industry is on the verge of recovery after the long crisis, caused by the collapse of the Soviet Union. The resulting economic instability ruined many of the country’s leading lace producers, damaging a historically important fabric sub-sector in Russia.It is planned that the industry’s recovery will take place with the help of the government and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has admitted a personal interest, outlining government plans to revive the traditions of domestic lace-making.The plans involve the allocation of ...
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