"We are convinced that truly sustained and harmonious development in the age of globalisation is possible only in societies that are trying to ensure well-being for their citizens and can effectively combat the destructive forces of social, ethnic and any other discord and hatred."
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin conducted a Government meeting
"What we need to do is remove the reasons for the monopolisation of particular commodities and service markets. The competition development programme aims at settling just such structural problems."
The meeting discussed the preliminary results of the bank’s work in 2008. Opening the meeting of the Supervisory Board Mr Zubkov noted that “Rosselkhozbank significantly increased the rate of crediting in connection with the growth of its capital in 2008”.
Events for 25 february 2009
"Government bodies at all levels should give priority to the formation of the younger generation's healthy lifestyle. I'd like to emphasise that it must become a top priority."
Vladimir Putin and Valery Shantsev discussed the situation in the region, particularly unemployment and investment programmes.
Vladimir Putin and Vyacheslav Shtyrov discussed the situation in the region, particularly the problems of gold mining.
