NIZHNY TAGIL, Russia — There’s no question Russian voters will re-elect President Vladimir Putin on Sunday. The Associated Press recently followed him on the campaign trail as he travelled to Nizhny Tagil, home to Uralvagonzavod, the world’s largest manufacturer of battle tanks, which also makes railway cars. Putin focused on the need to modernize the country’s industries, support innovative technologies and raise skills of its workforce. He pointed at his own family history, saying that his father also worked at a plant making railway cars and was proud of his job. Workers asked about the future of heavy industries and professional training, and Putin said the government will sponsor efforts to expand opportunities for professional training and learning new skills.

Source: National Post March 13, 2018 11:03 UTC