Steven Seagal will consider the possibility to develop filmmaking and winemaking on the territory of the Krasnodar Region

It was discussed during the meeting of Veniamin Kondratyev, the Governor of the Krasnodar Region, with Steven Seagal, the actor, producer, Special Representative to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. Vasily Shvets, Vice-Governor of the region, also took part in the meeting.

– It is my pleasure to welcome you in the Krasnodar Region. Russia is a very big country, and I wish you to find the comfortable region for you. We want to offer you to become a tax resident of our region, you could use your business and leadership qualities in the region. 

The Head of the region told about the necessity of film industry developing in the Krasnodar Region. 

– With your vast experience not only as an actor, but also as a filmmaker we could develop this branch in the region. The region needs its own film studio. It will become a big leap forward, - added Veniamin Kondratyev. 

In addition, the Governor offered the actor to become the representative of SME business in the region. 

– For its part, the region could provide maximum assistance and certain financial preferences in this direction, - noted the Head of the region.

Steven Seagal also supported the suggestions made by Veniamin Kondratyev and noted that the projects could be implemented.

– I visit Krasnodar Region not for the first time and I love it. Wonderful people and rich history are in the region. I like the idea of winemaking and filmmaking. The region has everything for filmmakers (perfect infrastructure, it has mountains, sea and good weather all year round), - summarized the actor.