here and now №1 27.12.2000 (2000)

The results of the State Council meeting held the day before, where the issue of reforming the main state monopolies was considered, are summed up.

Dmitry Medvedev emphasizes the importance of monopolies and their role in the economic stability of the country, informs about the beginning of the restructuring of RAO "UES" of Russia.

Speaking about the reform of "Gazprom", he points out the need for a "systemic, careful approach".

Dmitry Medvedev answers a question about the possibility of paying off foreign debt with shares of enterprises whose shares belong to the state.