KAZAN, February 22. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting a multifunctional zone (MFZ) on a section of the M-12 highway near Kazan.

Putin arrived at the MFZ, where the M-12 highway begins, from Kazan at the wheel of a Kamaz truck, with Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin by his side in the cabin.

Putin is expected to see a presentation on the development of the highway, as well as meet with the heads of logistics automobile companies and drivers.