The head of the legislative Assembly of the Ulyanovsk region Anatoly Bakayev has proposed to reduce the electricity tariffs for farmers. TASS said on Thursday the press service of the regional Parliament.

"The Chairman of the regional legislative Assembly has proposed to the coordinator of the Association of legislators of the Volga Federal district Valery Lidina prepare a consolidated legislative initiative to lower electricity tariffs for farmers," - said the Agency interlocutor.

Buck stressed that this step is important not only for farmers. "Depend on prices of domestic food and ultimately, food security of our country", - he said.

According to the press service of the Ulyanovsk region population pays for one kilowatt-hour is about 3 roubles, the enterprises of the industry - from 3 to 4.5 rubles, and farmers - an average of 7.5 rubles.

The initiative has resonated in the state Duma, some deputies intend to finalize and submit a bill for consideration in the lower house of Parliament in the autumn of 2018. In addition, the initiative aims to make observations and proposals to the President of the Russian Federation, the Federation Council and the Accounts chamber.