MOSCOW, November 12 (RIA Novosti) - Russian...

"Let"s say it openly, the level of corruption and violence...in the North Caucasus republics is unprecedented," Medvedev said in his state-of-the-nation address.

The Russian president instructed the government to assess the efficiency of federal structures in the region and compile a list of investment projects for the area.

"It is evident that the source of many problems lies primarily in the region"s economic backwardness and the absence of the promise of a normal life for most people...We will pay attention to the resolution of social and economic problems," Medvedev said.

According to Medvedev, as part of two federal target programs, over 26 billion rubles ($900 mln) has been allocated to develop the region, and the government is to approve another $1.1 bln federal program by the yearend to support the development of the republic of Ingushetia from 2010 to 2016.

"As we see, the volume of funds allocated to the entire North Caucasus is considerable,

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