Russian govt. pledges to sell nationalized assets back after crisis

MOSCOW, March 19 (RIA Novosti) - The Russian government pledged on Thursday to sell assets nationalized during the financial crisis back to owners after the situation stabilizes, in line with the state anti-crisis program.

"As soon as the socio-economic situation stabilizes, the state will reduce its shares in industrial and financial assets. Privatization will be conducted in the interests of the owner," a document on the program said.