Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attended a congress of the Russian Geographical Society
“The scale, the territory, the population, and natural resources are inalienable components of a great power. Had we seen the meaning of this phrase better and not reduced it to a cliché, we would probably have been more careful with what we have inherited from the previous generations of Russians, all citizens of Russia, who lived in this territory and worked hard to accumulate the wealth which we are using now and which we must protect.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin looked at stands with missiles, active protection systems for tanks and remote-controlled weapons, modern army and navy munitions, and the latest individual equipment kits for servicemen.
"Since the beginning of the crisis, we have allocated ample funds to the defence industry, one of the government’s top priorities for support. In 2009, the defence industry received a total of 970 billion roubles, an unprecedented sum in the history of modern Russia."
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting to discuss the problems facing Kolomensky Zavod
“We have gathered here in Kolomna today to discuss the problems of the defence industry. But since I am here I have asked you to join me to discuss the issues connected with the work of the Kolomna Diesel Locomotive Plant.”
Events for 17 november 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's visit to Republic of Tatarstan
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin inspected Tatarstan’s oil and gas chemical companies and launched a new diesel engine production line at the Cummins-Kama Russian-American joint venture, JSC Kamaz in Naberezhnye Chelny, while on a working visit to the Volga Federal District. Vladimir Putin also conducted a meeting on petrochemical and gas chemical industry development in Russia at Nizhnekamskneftekhim and met with the President of Tatarstan, Mintimer Shaymiev.
Mr Zhukov said in his address: “The implementation of national projects proceeded productively in the first three quarters of 2009.” He said improvements in demographic statistics were evidence of projects’ effectiveness.
Events for 16 november 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico
“Together we are implementing major projects in energy, including nuclear power generation, in transport and in the defence sector.”
“These talks have once again confirmed the high level of mutual understanding and trust recently achieved by our two countries. These relations serve as a model for many countries in Central and Eastern Europe.”
“Russian schools needs talented, open-minded teachers who see their mission as developing every pupil’s gifts to the utmost.”
