29 We
"Cooperation in the committee has proved to be effective. Work on priority directions of bilateral cooperation in the committee is considerably intensive and yields practical results."
28 Tu
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin conducted talks with his Bulgarian counterpart Sergei Stanishev
"Russia and Bulgaria are important trade and economic partners for each other. We are glad to have an opportunity to discuss all aspects of our cooperation, to analyse what we have done in recent times, and to map out prospects for the future."
27 Mo
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a Government meeting
"Our main task is to prevent massive growth of unemployment in industrially advanced regions and local economy mainstays. We must preserve qualified personnel, and give people an opportunity to train for a new profession or find a temporary source of income."
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24 Fr
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Buryatia Vyacheslav Nagovitsyn
The meeting focused on the situation in the Republic of Buryatia, in particular the resettlement of people from dilapidated housing and labour market issues.
23 Th
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Government Presidium
“We are going to consider the draft Climate Doctrine submitted by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Climate change and related risks have been addressed by many global forums. Russia is an active participant in such discussions, and is complying with its international obligations to the dot.”
22 We
“I am convinced that the contribution of SMEs to Russia’s development, to the diversification and modernisation of its economy will grow in the long run. They will become more prominent not only in the traditional spheres of their operation, but also in high-tech spheres such as engineering, science and telecommunications.”
21 Tu
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Stanislaw Tillich, Minister-President of Saxony, Germany
"We are happy that relations between our primary companies in this sphere are developing. Ties that develop in all spheres at the level of production will complement the efforts undertaken at the top level. Relations between our leading companies – Rosatom and Siemens – have reached a strategic level."
20 Mo
"Russia’s companies have been maintaining contacts with European partners, members of the Airbus consortium, since the mid-1990s. I am happy that our cooperation is growing rapidly, increasing more than 20 times over the years in value terms."
19 Su
Vladimir Putin attended an Easter service in Moscow's Christ the Saviour Cathedral
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attended an Easter service in Moscow's Christ the Saviour Cathedral.
17 Fr
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Agriculture Minister Yelena Skrynnik
Mr Putin and Ms Skrynnik discussed the state of readiness for spring fieldwork and the performance of Rosagroleasing.
16 Th
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Economic Development Minister Elvira Nabiullina
They discussed the economic situation and indices for March, as well as Russia’s economic ties with its partners in the EurAsEc and the CIS.
15 We
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s visit to Tver Region
During a working trip to the Tver Region, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin inspected the construction site of Unit Four of the Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant in Udomlya and chaired a meeting at the plant on issues of the sector’s development. Then Mr Putin visited the Tver Railway Carriage Works and met with its staff. He also had a meeting with Tver Region Governor Dmitry Zelenin and toured an exhibition of investment projects.
14 Tu
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s visit to St Petersburg
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting dedicated to the infrastructural development programme of the Russian transport for 2009 and Government anti-crisis measures in the transport sphere.
13 Mo
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Government Presidium
"We will make sure that the regions follow the demands of those laws that have been introduced: a faster transformation of the housing sector, co-financing from the regional and local budgets, focussed and effective use of the resources allocated."
12 Su
10 Fr
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met the Prime Minister of Iraq, Nouri al-Maliki
"Iraq has been our reliable partner for many years, and we have a good history of relations. The last decade has seen a great amount of mutual work between our two countries."
9 Th
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a Government meeting
“During the discussion of the report, a series of questions were posed by the deputies regarding the 2009 budget. All of their constructive comments must, of course, be taken into account in continuing our work on the budget. I ask the Ministry of Finance and other Federal Government bodies to ensure they coordinate their consideration of any amendments with the State Duma and the Federation Council.”
8 We
Vladimir Putin and Yevgeny Primakov discussed the anti-crisis programme and the work of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
7 Tu
Vladimir Putin spoke at a plenary meeting of the Russian-Italian Economic Forum
"This meeting is unique in many ways, speaking both of its importance and scale. Representatives of almost all Russian and Italian industries, leaders of the largest companies, and people who help to develop our cooperation are attending this gathering."
6 Mo
"Today, too we cannot be wholly satisfied with the quality of our market and social institutions. But one thing is certain: The crisis has shown us that these institutions are functioning. They remain stable, displaying their ability to resist destructive trends. Apart from confidence in our abilities, it is precisely this circumstance that allows us to expect success, even to a greater extent than the financial resources we have accumulated."
4 Sa
During the meeting they discussed the preparation of the budget, and work on budgetary means to resolve social issues and problems in the manufacturing sector.
3 Fr
Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller
The meeting discussed the gasification of Russia, in particular Kamchatka, the building of a new Sakhalin- Khabarovsk-Vladivostok trunk pipeline, diversification of hydrocarbon deliveries and the creation of a new pipeline system via Turkey to Israel.
2 Th
"Next week I am to present the anti-crisis plan and to speak in part about the 2009 budget estimates at the State Duma. Therefore I’d like to consult you, to hear you proposals and opinions concerning the programme that the Government has developed and submitted."
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1 We
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin talks with United Russia leaders
“I would like to thank United Russia for ensuring that the Government’s anti-crisis measures have been carefully considered at all levels, including at the regional and top party levels, as well as in party clubs. They were not simply brought under consideration; I know that the proposals have been formulated and criticism offered. Today we will speak about this in detail.”
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