The RF prime minister believes another novelty – reinforcing fabric that is five times stronger than steel will also be in demand in the earthquake-prone regions. And if a house is covered with it, it will not be destroyed even by a very strong earthquake. “This technology is inexpensive enough,” said Medvedev, recalling considerable funds are currently allocated from the budget for the settlement of the seismic safety problems. An item on the stand vaguely resembling a shotgun attracted the prime minister’s attention. “This is a failed prototype of the Olympic Sochi torch,” the developers said. They said they regret that the Olympic Games’ organising committee, instead of the light torch made of the new material, have chosen the traditional metal torch.