OREANDA-NEWS. March 23, 2011. Dmitry Medvedev continued a series of meetings on developing engineering education and training of engineers and technicians for Russia’s industry.

The latest meeting took place at the Metrovagonmash Works in Mytishchi near Moscow. Before the meeting, Mr Medvedev took a look at the models manufactured there.

Metrovagonmash was founded in 1897 and made Russia’s first passenger electric-powered trains and subway cars. The works also established a centre for designing and testing caterpillar track chassis. Metrovagonmash is part of the Transmash Holding, one of the biggest companies on the Russian transport machine-building market. Alongside civilian goods, Metrovagonmash also designs and manufactures military products.