By 2010 a third of Russians will be able to provide themselves with shelter

The share of citizens who can provide their own shelter, grow by 2010 to 28%, said Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin.

Currently, according to his data, only 17% of Russians can buy housing through their own savings or attract mortgage.

The minister said that by 2010, will build 80 million square meters. meters annually instead of the current 56.3 million square meters. meters. Additional programs in housing would bring that figure to 140 million square meters. meters, ie, square meters per person, Kudrin added.

The official expects the percentage of citizens who will be able to buy their own apartment and take the appropriate mortgages in 2010 will grow to 28%.