"The national interests of Japan and Russia coincide on many issues, but more importantly, there will be more and more shared interests in the short, medium and especially in the long term perspective. Proceeding from these considerations we should do everything to eliminate any irritants in our bilateral ties."
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited the Olimpyskiy Stadium to find out how the preparations for Eurovision-2009 are going.
Events for 9 may 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attended the Victory Day parade on Red Square celebrating the 64th anniversary of victory in the Second World War.
Events for 8 may 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin took part in the ceremony of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited girls’ boarding school under Ministry of Defence.
While visiting the school, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin inspected classrooms, sat in on a lesson dedicated to Victory Day and left a comment in the school’s Guest Book.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Great Patriotic War veterans
«The upcoming celebrations make it possible to thank all those who gave freedom and independence to our nation. It is common knowledge that every person and nation regards freedom as the greatest value».
Events for 7 may 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited Moscow Olympic Reserve School No. 2
At Moscow Olympic Reserve School No. 2 Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was shown stands with information on the Spartakiad of the Peoples of Russia and the Fair Sport anti-doping programme.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with the winners of the Fourth Winter Student Games
"I think that these student games are major competitions. These are the probably the biggest competitions, in terms of the number of participants, held in Russia for boys and girls. All in all, more than two million people took part in these games. If you win them, it means that you prepared better, that you displayed character and persistence, and that you have talent."
