Working meeting with Head of the Republic of Bashkortostan Rustem Khamitov 2016-01-22 15:50:00 The Kremlin, Moscow Mr Khamitov briefed Vladimir Putin on the republic’s socioeconomic situation. Mr Khamitov said that the gross regional product grew in 2015, with increases in all the main sectors. Industry, construction and agriculture all posted increases, and the region also saw growth in investment, small business activity and farming.