Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's visit to St.-Petersburg
During the visit Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller and with Gerhard Schroeder, Nord Stream AG Shareholders’ Committee head.
Vladimir Putin attended Christmas Mass at the Purification of Virgin Mary Church in Petrozavodsk
Afterwards, the Prime Minister talked to the church goers and wished them a merry Christmas.
Events for 6 january 2009
"I would like to draw your attention to the fact that Gazprom does not supply gas to Ukraine, and consequently, its actions cannot be called smuggling, whichever way you look at it. Gazprom has nothing to do with what is happening in Ukraine. Rather, it is the transit country that is to be blamed."
Events for 5 january 2009
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
