POWER INDUSTRY IN THE 12TH FIVE-YEAR PERIOD.

In the decisions of the 27th Congress of the CPSU it was noted that in the 11th five-year period a new large step was taken in raising the standard of living of the Soviet people and in development of all branches of the economy. National income increased by 17% and the increase in industrial production was 20%. This paper describes the plans for development of the power industry in 1986-1990 which envisage the provision of reliable power supply for the national economy based on more effective procedures, extensive introduction of new, progressive technology and on modernizing and re-equipping existing plants.