MOSCOW, July 31. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin tasked the government in cooperation with Russian Railways to prepare the development model of high-speed railways with specific timeframe and implementation parameters of each project by March 31 of the next year.

"To prepare the development model of the network of high-speed main railways of the Russian Federation, containing in particular the specific deadlines and parameters of implementation of each project on creation of high-speed railway lines," the list of assignments of the head of state indicates.

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and CEO of Russian Railways Oleg Belozerov are appointed as responsible persons.