Trutnev: ecology problems at Sochi Olympic objects lifted

On January 27, Yuri Trutnev, head of the Russian Ministry for Protection of the Environment and Natural Resources (known as "MinPrirody"), reported to his Premier Vladimir Putin that all the ecological issues, which had been raised in connection with construction of future objects of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, were settled.

Mr Putin's question whether there are today any problems with observance of ecological standards, which would demand the Cabinet's attention, was answered negatively by Mr Trutnev.

According to his story, the "MinPrirody" "tries to use its best efforts not only to eliminate any environmental problems with the Olympiad, but also set up new standards of ecological quality," as reported by the PRIME-TASS.

"As to individual objects, where we had problems, today, we have no problems of the level, which your attention," Mr Trutnev said to the Prime Minister. "All the builders have caught up with their schedules, and ensure the examinations."

The "Interfax" quotes the "MinPrirody" boss: "On the basis of Olympic objects we introduce the so-called 'green standards' that is, a system of voluntary certification in our country. My Ministry introduces the principles of the best existing and available technologies."