Volkswagen will make a decision on the location of its planned new plant in Russia in May, according to dpa-AFX news agency.

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Five locations are currently under consideration, according to Volkswagen board member and Skoda boss Detlef Wittig.


The new plant should start production from the end of 2008 and produce a Polo sedan and the Skoda Octavia.


The plant should employ generate around 3,000 to 3,500 jobs.

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