30 Su
28 Fr
27 Th
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Government
“I would like you to focus on the priorities of the proposed Energy Strategy of Russia until 2030. To begin with, its implementation should fully meet the perspective demand of the national economy for energy resources and strengthen its standing on the global market. I don’t think anyone has any doubts about the eventual resurgence of the domestic and external demand.”
26 We
“The main issue to which we paid attention during the meeting is the development of bilateral trade and economic contacts, and assistance to South Ossetia in restoring its infrastructure and social sphere, and in creating the conditions for normal, peaceful life of its citizens.”
25 Tu
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting on restructuring the missile and space industry
“Let me recall that our strategic goals in this respect are to make the domestic space industry more competitive, and to more effectively use its potential both for resolving domestic socio-economic tasks, and for entering high-tech international markets. Obviously, we should not forget the industry’s role in our defence capability. Defence-related projects amount to 63% of what is being done in the missile and space industry.”
24 Mo
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Sberbank CEO German Gref
At the meeting, Mr Putin and Mr Gref discussed Sberbank financing the reconstruction of the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydropower plant, as well as providing housing for the families of the victims of the disaster at the hydropower plant. The bank’s new services to the public were also discussed.
22 Sa
Visit to Krasnoyarsk Territory
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Alexander Khloponin, Governor of the Krasnoyarsk Territory.
21 Fr
Visit to Republic of Khakassia
"A major accident took place here at the Sayano-Shushenskaya Hydroelectric Power Plant in Khakassia on Monday. One of the worst in recent memory; a number of people were killed or are missing. This is a tragedy. We have just talked to the rescue workers. They go through a lot in their work, but even their nerves are frayed by what they have seen. We will restore the hardware, but human losses are irretrievable. This is the worst disaster. "I would like to express again my condolences to the families of the dead and injured, and at the same time to thank the rescue teams, medical technicians, and engineers – all those who have responded in a timely and coherent manner, and who have prevented even more tragedy."
20 Th
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Government Presidium
“The recent tragic events at the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station have made it perfectly obvious how much we still have to do to increase the reliability of technical structures in general, and hydro-technical facilities in particular. We must conduct a thorough inspection of all strategic and vital installations of the infrastructure and work out a procedure for their regular modernisation and monitoring over their technical condition.”
19 We
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting on nanotechnologies development strategy
“There are extremely important objectives in this area, as has always been the case. I am talking about Russia gaining a leading position in this area of research, establishing cutting-edge production facilities, and expanding into international nanotechnologies markets. The current economic problems are no reason to abandon these goals. On the contrary, they only challenge us to work more effectively and more intensively if we want to diversify the country’s economy and provide it with a modern technological foundation.”
18 Tu
Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting on the development of the Russian aircraft industry
“We have singled out development of aircraft engineering, along with the space industry, shipbuilding and nuclear energy, as key priorities in Russia’s industrial policy. Due to these specific industries, we expect a significant increase in the share of high-tech production in the Russian economy, thereby increasing the economy’s sustainability and diversifying its exports.”
17 Mo
“This task should start by assessing the damage. Next, we need to compensate for the lost power supply with other power plants. Next we should clear the rubble and set up an emergency team, which would include Lengidroproekt and other experts to plan an effective schedule for restoration.”
15 Sa
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Chairman of Vnesheconombank Vladimir Dmitriyev
During the meeting lending to the economy and the agenda of the next supervisory board meeting were discussed.
14 Fr
“I am determined that our main goal today is to bolster the positive developments that have been achieved thanks to the national projects, and to use an active social policy both as a tool to improve the living standards of our citizens and an effective anti-crisis measure.”
13 Th
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Andrei Kostin, head of Vneshtorgbank (VTB)
Mr Putin and Mr Kostin focused on efforts to expand lending to the non-financial sectors of the economy and on “bad” assets and debts.
12 We
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's visit to Abkhazia
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, on a working visit in Abkhazia, met with President Sergei Bagapsh of Abkhazia, after which they gave a news conference. A little later, Mr Putin met with the Elders Council of Abkhazia and representatives of the opposition. At the end of the visit, the sides signed an agreement between the Government of the Republic of Abkhazia and the Government of the Russian Federation on the rendering of aid to Abkhazia in social and economic development.
11 Tu
The federal targeted programme Electronic Russia was discussed at the meeting.
10 Mo
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s visit to Stavropol Territory
During his working trip to the Southern Federal District, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited the Narzan Valley health resort in Kislovodsk, and was informed on plans for tourism and recreation investment projects in the Stavropol Territory. Mr Putin also held a meeting of the Government’s Commission on Regional Development in Kislovodsk.
8 Sa
"We spoke with the current Georgian leadership on many occasions. I personally urged them to be patient, and win the respect, esteem and trust of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. That is the only way that territorial integrity can be achieved. That is what I said then, and what I believe now to be the case."
7 Fr
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting on state defence orders in Sochi
"We will certainly continue addressing military personnel’s social problems. First of all, we decided to resolve the problem of permanent housing for military personnel in 2010. It is certainly a challenging task given the limited budget funds, budget deficit and financial and economic problems, but we will fulfil it."
6 Th
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s visit to Turkey
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, on a working visit to the Republic of Turkey, held talks with his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Intergovernmental talks in Ankara were followed by the signing of joint documents. Than Vladimir Putin held met with Abdullah Gül, the President of the Republic of Turkey.
5 We
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held a meeting with head of the Federal Tariff Service Sergei Novikov
At the meeting, Mr Putin and Mr Novikov discussed a Government resolution on state regulation and control of tariffs, charges, fees and natural monopoly services on rail transport.
4 Tu
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s visit to Orenburg Region
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who is on a working trip to the Orenburg Region, visited the Experimentalnoye pilot farm, where he inspected a barley field and talked with farmers. He also chaired a meeting on harvesting in 2009 and met with Orenburg Region Governor Alexei Chernyshev.
3 Mo
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin took a day off on Monday and spent it in Tyva
2 Su
On the second day of his working visit to the Irkutsk Region, Mr Putin met with Irkutsk Region Governor Dmitry Mezentsev and writer Valentin Rasputin, who lives and works in Irkutsk.
1 Sa
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, on a working visit to the Siberian Federal District, descended to the bottom of Lake Baikal aboard the deep-sea submersible Mir and told journalists about his descent to the bottom of Lake Baikal aboard the Mir-1 submersible and answered questions. Than Prime Minister held a meeting on environmental protection and security and visited the Baikal Museum at the Irkutsk Scientific Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Listvyanka village.