Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired an economic meeting
"Russian money will work in Russia, and any sign of corporate economic selfishness will have consequences. We must suppress any attempts to export allocations intended for the Russian industry to the currency market. So I think it is correct to toughen Central Bank control over the management of banks having access to government allocations."
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin reviewed a new official Web page
The official Web site of the Russian Prime Minister, www.premier.gov.ru, is ready for launch. The site is intended for both a general Web audience and for reporters and analysts covering the activities of the Russian Government and the Prime Minister. The Web site was presented to Mr Putin who reviewed the details of this new Internet resource.
Speaking after the commission’s meeting, Mr Zhukov said that “on the whole, Russia considers the Czech Republic to be a reliable and promising trade partner”. He added that a reduction in Russian oil supplies to the Czech Republic has no link with the decision to deploy elements of the US missile defence system on its territory.
The volume of loans extended for the real sector of the economy is currently at the level of 17 trillion roubles, said Kudrin. “That is several times the annual budget of the Russian Federation,” he said.
Events for 30 october 2008
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s visit to Kazakhstan
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attended an SCO Heads of Government Council meeting as part of his working visit to Kazakhstan. Vladimir Putin met with President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Prime Minister Karim Masimov.
The Supervisory Board approved the report on the Bank’s activities for the first nine months of 2008. Mr Zubkov noted that “during the first nine months of this year the Bank has maintained a positive dynamic, including in supporting the implementation of the National Programme for the Development of Agriculture in 2008-2012.
Mr Kozak said that half of the sites planned for the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi should be attractive for investment. “Over 200 different facilities will be constructed, and half of them are attractive for investing,” he said.
Events for 29 october 2008
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting on the economy
"No doubt, considerable budget funds will be needed to support the financial sector and industries. The amount should be commensurate with the scale of the problems that arise. Half-measures will not accomplish our goals. However, there are budget limitations that cannot be ignored. For this reason, the effectiveness of this budget spending - both current and additional - is vital".
Mr. Zhukov reported that the funding of the Russian Railways investment programme will be increased to 632 billion roubles by the year 2011. “In 2007, this investment programme amounted to 396.2 billion roubles. In our estimates and plans, it will go up to 632 billion roubles by 2011,” Mr Zhukov said
