"Russia-German gas cooperation, it is developing very well indeed. Today we have reached the level about which we merely talked a few years ago. It was decided at the complicated talks, that our German partners would cooperate with us in producing gas on Russian territory. We are partners in the project you have mentioned, Nordstream, on transporting gas to Europe. Gazprom has become a co-owner of the German transportation network. It goes without saying that this makes our partnership well-balanced all the way."
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Governor of Yaroslavl Region Sergei Vakhrukhov
The meeting discussed social and economic situation in the Yaroslavl Region.
Opening the Commission’s meeting Mr Zubkov said: “The Doctrine addresses the tasks of ensuring sustained development of rural areas, improved land and property legislation, improved quality of life for the rural population, providing incentives for agricultural work and raising the prestige of farm labour.”
Events for 27 november 2008
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a Cabinet meeting
"Obviously, one of the major anti-recessionary tools is federal budget funds. We must effectively allocate them to back solvent demand in the economy, and to ensure unqualified fulfillment of social liabilities, including timely payment of state-paid employees' wages, pensions, and benefits."
