Group " Stroytransgaz " Gennady Timchenko is unlikely to participate in the tender for the construction of a bridge across the Kerch Strait, because of fears of reputational risks, if Not cope with the project, told reporters Timchenko.

A bridge across the Kerch Strait connects the Crimea with the rest of the territory of the Russian Federation. Currently, access to the Peninsula overland route is possible only through the territory of Ukraine. The Russian authorities intend to choose a contractor for construction till the end of the current year.

" This is a very difficult project, Not sure if we can handle it. I do not want to take reputational risks on their own shoulders, " said Gennady Timchenko.

" It is not clear what will be the cost - project-no. It is unclear what is the Geology. For this reason, It is very risky story. For this reason, I am just afraid to take and Not overpower it, " he added.

first printed edition of " Vedomosti " wrote, referring to its sources, that the government most likely will Not transfer function of the General contractor " Spetsstroy " in connection with problems of FSUE with his main project - Vostochny cosmodrome. According to sources, in the form of General contractors discussed or " Mostotrest ", or " Stroytransgaz ". They also have the ability to divide up the functions of the General and subcontractor.

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