Russia Govt considering development of postal services
The Russian government, at its meeting here on Tuesday, will consider a concept of the development of the postal services market in a period ending in 2010.
According to the document, prepared by the Ministry of Communications, by 2010 letters are to be delivered throughout Russia within six days at most. Within the boundaries of one populated area, written correspondence is expected to reach addressees within one working day (at present, most of letters are delivered to their destinations within a space of about three weeks)
A rise in the quality of postal services is to be ensured resultant of the introduction of automated letter-processing systems at post offices. The frequency of postal deliveries by rail and air is to increase as well.
Ministry specialists are also to suggest that the Cabinet consider a proposal to introduce a single tariff on postal orders, the tariff that would not depend on delivery distance or user category.
