OF RUSSIA PRIME MINISTER:  WITHOUT SPACE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT OF THE
SCIENCE AND ECONOMY IS NOT POSSIBLE








MOSCOW, 11 March (of RIA Nowosti Korresopndent Dmitri Snamenski).
Without space research today the development of the science and the
technologies is not conceivable, without results of the activities of
humans in the cosmos can one also the development of the economy with
difficulty present.  Avowed of Russia Prime Minister Mikhail Kasjanow
on Sunday in a session of the organizing committee for the preparation
of meetings on the occasion of 40.  Anniversary of the first space
flight of humans.

After the words of the head of the government the development is
practically all industries of the national economy connected with the
development of the Kosmonautik.  The achievements in this area were
applied within the strategic areas, primarily in the defense area of
the country.

Kasjanow called dne flight Juri Gagarins a hero act, which impressed
ale peoples of the world.

The 40.  Anniversary of this flight would have to be committed in such
a way that this anniversary becomes, stressed " an important
celebration for of Russia citizens " Mikhail Kasjanow.