The meeting focused on the current situation in Norilsk Nickel, its effect on the social sphere, and a proposal to abolish export duties on nickel as well as significantly reduce or abolish duties on several types of copper and copper alloys
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held a conference on economic issues
“These plans and tasks remain unchanged. The situation in the world economy and finances is not developing well, and this is affecting Russia. However, citizens should have an opportunity to resolve their housing problems, and have the right to rely on the Government’s support regardless of what is happening.”
Events for 20 january 2009
Vladimir Putin met with Sergei Stepashin, Chairman of Russia's Audit Chamber
Vladimir Putin and Sergei Stepashin discussed the Audit Chamber’s plans for 2009, particularly the control of disbursement of government funds by major banks and the monitoring of budget allocations for the stabilisation of South Ossetia.
He said that periodical publications had always been known for “masterful journalists, talented analysts, and reporters; thanks to their efforts, the media had always remained in demand and interesting, and had preserved the unique traditions of print media.”
Mr Zhukov said that Russia will start implementing the government Pure Water Programme in 2010. He noted that an interdepartmental working group had been set up last October to develop it.
