Mr Putin and Mr Shmakov discussed the labour market in Russia, including the issue of creating gainful employment.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin during a meeting with Andrei Kostin, President of Vneshtorgbank
Mr Putin and Mr Kostin discussed ways to expand the loan portfolio of Vneshtorgbank, the situation at the bank and relations between Russia and Vietnam.
Vladimir Putin held a meeting to discuss issues brought up by Russian writers
"As of 2010, the Ministry of Communications and Mass Media will double the annual subsidies for literary magazines. These funds will be directed towards increasing the circulation of magazines, rates of authors’ remuneration, as well as improvement of printing quality and design."
Vladimir Putin met with President of Ecuador Rafael Correa
Mr Putin and Mr Correa discussed future relations between Russia and Ecuador.
