Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Gazprom President Alexei Miller
Mr. Putin and Mr. Miller discussed the situation of the gas delivery to Ukraine and the gas transit through the Ukrainian territory.
Events for 3 january 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin skied near the ski complex of the Polyana Hotel in Sochi
The President and the Prime Minister skied together, and later spent a long time talking with other skiers, who wished the President and the Prime Minister a happy New Year and wished them health and happiness.
Events for 2 january 2009
"I would like to wish you a happy New Year, and luck and success in the competition. I want to thank all the athletes, coaches and organisers of the event for your decision to hold the Alpine Ski Cup in Moscow. It is a great New Year's gift for all lovers of alpine skiing and of all winter sports. This will promote alpine skiing both in the world and here, in Russia."
Events for 31 december 2008
Events for 30 december 2008
Vladimir Putin sent New Year’s greetings to foreign leaders
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sent New Year’s greetings to foreign leaders.
Vladimir Putin met with Sovkomflot CEO Sergei Frank
Mr Putin and Mr Frank discussed the implementation of various Sovkomflot projects.
"We have made it known that we will draw a list of strategic companies entitled to special attention. An initial list has already been published. The matter concerns companies playing a unique, strategic economic role. They are responsible for our compliance with international pledges and possess unique technologies. It certainly concerns companies with major social responsibilities-large employers on which cities and other localities depend for their sustenance."
The meeting discussed measures to reduce tensions in the labour market in the Russian regions.
