"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."
Vladimir Putin met with Udmurt President Alexander Volkov
The two discussed the situation in the Republic of Udmurtia—in particular, its labour market, repair works on decrepit houses, new accommodation for their tenants, and production at IzhAvto Auto Works.
The two discussed the economic situation in the mass media market.
Events for 19 april 2009
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.
Events for 17 april 2009
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.
Events for 16 april 2009
The meeting discussed gas supplies to the regions, in particular to the Russian Far East.
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.