Meeting with Acting Governor of Ivanovo Region Pavel Konkov 2014-08-19 12:25:00 Sochi Mr Konkov briefed the President on the social and economic situation in Ivanovo Region. The discussion also covered the implementation of a synthetic fibre production and processing project in the region. According to Mr Konkov, the project does not entail merely the construction of a new plant: it is a major investment into small businesses. A regional capital investment fund for the textile industry is being set up for this purpose.