“It will take time for us to become aware of our own value as a great nation, a nation that has developed a great culture it can be rightfully proud of.”

“Reading high quality and serious literature directly influences people’s level of education and cultural sophistication. It sets social trends and shapes the nation’s aspirations to make scientific and economic breakthroughs and other significant achievements. To a great extent, it serves as a springboard for the entire nation, giving it a competitive edge on the world scene.”

“The VEB should take a more proactive role in investment policy, operating as a powerful driving force behind projects aimed at restructuring the Russian economy to enhance its resistance to any kind of outside stress.”

“The country is entering the long and critical period of the election campaign, debates and elections to various government bodies and structures of the highest level. This is a crucial moment in the life of the country and society. Much depends – in the economy and the social area – on the effective performance of the Russian Government.”

Vladimir Putin said that from October 1, 2011, all federal executive authorities will use electronic systems to communicate. He said “this is a crucial stage in the implementation of our systemic project to further develop an effective and modern mechanism for state governance.”