MOSCOW, October 6 (RIA Novosti) - The Russian industry and energy minister said Thursday that the state should maintain its involvement in the nuclear and hydropower industries, up for possible privatization.
Viktor Khristenko said the two industries, which account for 30% of the country's energy, possessed enormous capital intensity and were designed for a long payback and duration period.
"Internationally, these are areas of direct state involvement," Khristenko said.
