Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a Government Presidium meeting
"Today we will make decisions on the allocation of funds to help the victims of the humanitarian catastrophe. We have agreed with the Ministry of Finance that it will amount to 500 million roubles. We will continue to provide support to the people there."
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Governmental Commission on Budgetary Projects
"I would like to note that in 2009, for the first time we are beginning the financing of the programme of promoting a healthy lifestyle, giving up smoking and over-consumption of alcohol. For these purposes 830 million roubles have been allocated."
Events for 9 august 2008
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s visit to the People’s Republic of China
During the third of the visit to the People’s Republic of China Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Russian sportsmen in the Olympic village in Beijing and had a meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s visit to the Republic of North Ossetia - Alania
In course of his working visit to North Ossetia - Alania Republic Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting on the events in South Ossetia and visited a tent hospital established by the Ministry of Emergencies in Alagir.
Events for 8 august 2008
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s visit to the People’s Republic of China
During the second day of the visit to the People’s Republic of China Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee, had several meetings with the leaders of the PRC and of the other countries and visited the Opening of the 29th Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Events for 7 august 2008
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s visit to the People’s Republic of China
During his visit to the People’s Republic of China Prime Minister Vladimir Putin had several meetings with the leaders of the PRC and of the other countries and with Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee. Vladimir Putin also visited the Opening of the 29th Summer Olympic Games and met with Russian sportsmen in the Olympic village in Beijing.
