The two officials discussed the modernisation of secondary school education and regional efforts to increase teachers’ salaries. The prime minister, who had earlier ordered an increase in teachers’ salaries to match the average wage for the regional economy, said that these efforts should continue until the desired effect is reached nationwide.

The two officials discussed the results of socio-economic development efforts in the North Caucasus Federal District during the first half of 2011. According to Khloponin, the results indicate that the local economy is growing quickly, and, thanks to effective federal programmes, the unemployment rate fell by 23% from last year. The discussion focused particularly on ongoing investment projects.

Putin and Titov discussed the modernisation of Russia’s economy, especially the creation of new, high-tech jobs. Titov presented a list of projects which Delovaya Rossiya believes may become growth points for a new Russian economy and effective economic leadership.

During the conversation, special attention was paid to social issues such as reducing the unemployment rate, increasing teachers’ salaries, social housing construction, including the “Teacher’s House” project initiated by the prime minister. In addition, off-plan investors’ problems were discussed at the meeting.

“Vyacheslav Tikhonov was one of the leaders of Soviet and Russian filmmaking and of our entire culture. Similarly, this vessel will undoubtedly be a leader in the industry it is meant to help develop.”

“Russia needs to create all the necessary conditions for smart investments both in manufacturing and in high-tech development, so we need to expand freedom for bona fide entrepreneurial activities and to assist those with clear and useful initiatives, the goal of which is not to make a one-time profit, but to improve the quality of life in individual towns, cities and entire regions.”

“We need a case-by-case approach!” said the prime minister, in reference to concrete problems of the people.

“It is an excellent ground for arts enthusiasts and theatre lovers, in particular. <…> The theatre was joined by people with both the talent and enthusiasm necessary to take charge of this work and push through it. It is a real pleasure to see this enthusiasm”.