Final review of preparedness of power grid complex for operation during the 2010/2011 autumn/winter season has commenced at “Interregional Distribution Grid Company of Volga”, Joint-Stock Company. Within the framework of preparation for the coming winter an array of engineering and organizational actions were implemented. Major importance was attached to implementation of technical re-equipment, reconstruction and repair plans. With a view of their optimization specialists of the Company undertook a thorough analysis of the equipment operation during the 2009/2010 autumn/winter season. In areas subject to icing formations one revised the existing melting schemes, arranged training drills in detection of snow and icing pickup on wires and ground wires and carried out test icing melting. One reviewed the available socks of materials, equipment and spare parts and replenished them to comply with the applicable regulations. Repairs of vehicles were organized at branches of IDGC of Volga, JSC To ensure enhanced efficiency of the personnel work in crisis situation emergency-response training drills were held under conditions characteristic of autumn/winter season operation. On one of these days specially established commissions will review the Company branches for preparedness for operation during the coming autumn/winter season.