"The Kurchatov Institute is designed to serve as a model for organising all national research centres. As you may recall, we plan to set up five to seven such centres. <…> In effect, we will introduce entirely new elements into the formation of Russia’s innovative infrastructure. We will adopt modern methods of management and scientific research to form a single chain based on fundamental groundwork and ending in technology, resulting in real prospects for high-tech science-intensive markets."
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Federal Space Agency Head Anatoly Perminov
“Everything which is being done there [at Stellar City] should be done on a competitive basis and should meet current standards. Attractive architectural concepts should be used to create a favourable working environment for our cosmonauts. We must create modern living conditions for those who are involved in the complicated mission of space exploration.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Vneshtorgbank President Andrei Kostin
They discussed the necessity of increasing corporate and private loans, and the prospects of the Russian stock market.
Events for 11 january 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Regional Development Minister Viktor Basargin
“Generally, we have launched preparations for the heating season in time. We have accumulated the necessary reserves of fuel, including backup fuel. Our overall power industry is virtually failsafe. However, we know that we have problems and the best evidence of this is what is happening today in the well-known Steppe garrison and in some other places. I am referring not to military but strictly to civilian facilities.”
The two leaders have discussed the performance of the Russian Trilateral Commission on the Regulation of Social and Labour Relations.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Trade and Industry Minister Viktor Khristenko
“Specifically, the measures to support the national automotive industry include allocating budget funds to the purchase of cars that are 10 years and older from members of the public. We have arranged that your Ministry will promptly develop recommendations to implement the plans.”
Events for 7 january 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin wished Orthodox Christians a merry Christmas
"It is a centuries-old tradition that people of different faiths congratulate each other on religious holidays. We may live through difficult times, but we always congratulate each other. I am confident that today, tomorrow, and the day after, Russia's Orthodox Christians will receive many congratulations from people of other faiths."
Events for 5 january 2010
Minister of Culture Alexander Avdeyev and Yury Petrov, Head of the Federal State Property Management Agency have also taken part in the conversation.
Events for 4 january 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin
Mr Putin and Mr Sechin have discussed privileged oil costs for Belarus.
