Supporting our own automotive industry is the duty of the state. At the same time, the industry is in such a state that there is «no need to pull it by the ears,» said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The head of state responded to the thesis that in Russia «the automotive industry is being pulled by the ears».
There have been all sorts of situations, but we have talented and hardworking people working in this industry. No one needs to be pulled by the ears anymore. Support is needed. Yes, there are times when you need to support. But that's what we do, it's our duty.
Putin added that he understands the support of the industry when he gets behind the wheel of domestic cars.
Well, what's so bad about that? On the contrary, it's good. Supporting your own manufacturer. And who should we support?
The head of state regularly personally tests new products of the automotive industry. He drove the Aurus limousine, got behind the Lada Vesta, in 2010 he drove a Lada Kalina, and in 2016 — a Lada Aura.
