"We will succeed only if we replace imports with goods that are completely safe, of a high quality and, importantly, sold at affordable prices. Both producers of agricultural goods and consumers - the Russian people - should benefit from this."
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Leningrad Governor Valery Serdyukov
"I call you and the other governors of constituent entities of the Federation to do everything within their powers to minimise those problems people face due to the crisis, from which we are just now only beginning to emerge. "
“Today we have certainly discussed our ambitious joint projects, —in particular, the South Stream gas pipeline and the Samsun-Ceyhan oil pipeline. The fact, that these two projects are crucial to Russia, Turkey and the whole of Europe both in terms of finding a solution to environmental problems, and in terms of ensuring reliable energy supplies to Europe, is, I think, indisputable.”
After the talks between Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, two documents have been signed.
Speaking at the meeting, Prime Minister Putin set objectives for 2010: to increase pensions, provide war veterans with housing, adopt a new federal housing programme, furnish business incentives and create new jobs.
“Turkey remains one of Russia’s biggest trade and economic partners, leaving behind both the United States and Britain. We have major joint projects in energy, telecommunications and other industries. Now our goal is to diversify our economic relations.”
Sergei Sobyanin believes that the print media reflect overall public opinion and at the same time are a powerful tool for influencing the public.