Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Magnitogorsk, where he first visited the MMK metallurgical plant. This was reported by journalists.
The head of state was shown a ladle with 32 tons of coke heated to over 1000 degrees. The president also inspected the operation of the most powerful coke battery in Russia. The head of state launched a workshop for machine-building products. The president's program includes communication with employees of the enterprise.
It is worth recalling that MMK has become one of the largest steel producers in the world and a leader in ferrous metallurgy in Russia. The plant produces 20% of all metal products sold on the domestic market.
The enterprise operates on a full cycle, from the preparation of raw materials to the deep processing of metals. The plant is included in the list of system-forming organizations and participates in the implementation of the state defense order. It is included in the register of organizations of the military-industrial complex.
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