Mr Putin, Mr Schyogolev and Mr Fursenko summarised the results of the system to facilitate public monitoring of the presidential election. They also discussed its possible future use, primarily for educational purposes.
The meeting focused on investment activity, specifically foreign investment. According to the minister, the 2011 statistical indices “are not bad at all,” with investment in fixed assets increasing 8.3%. Aside from that, the participants discussed Russia’s accession to the WTO and the new opportunities – as well as the apprehensions felt in a number of industries.
The meeting focused on the republic’s socio-economic performance last year, which the prime minister described as “very good,” as well as on its plans for the future, in particular housing construction and a large-scale programme of connecting more consumers to the gas supply network. They also talked about developing tourism, especially in view of the upcoming celebrations of the 300th anniversary of the Kizhi Museum in 2014.
They focused on Russian museums. The prime minister instructed the culture minister to prepare a meeting on the issue within 10-14 days, acting in compliance with the requests from museum employees made during his numerous meetings with culture professionals. They also considered the renovation of the Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theatre and the construction of the Mariinsky Theatre Second Stage.