Vostochny Cosmodrome construction project behind schedule - Medvedev

MOSCOW. Nov 17 (Interfax) - Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has ordered to tackle the failure to meet deadlines under the project for construction of Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East region.

"The construction is now in the active phase. There is some lagging behind the schedule, which is not good, of course. This delay should be tackled. The schedule should be followed, where possible," Medvedev told his deputies on Monday.