“Regional programmes should provide for better quality and accessible healthcare in every region. They will have to determine what new techniques will be applied in our medical institutions so that patients have quality treatment not only in regional hospitals but also at local hospitals, including through the creation of major district-level medical centres.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Governor of Ivanovo Region Mikhail Men
The prime minister and the governor discussed the state of affairs in the textile industry and mechanical engineering, which, according to the governor, were experiencing great revivals. In addition, they touched upon the issues of relocating tenants of dilapidated and hazardous housing as well as unemployment, which has begun to shrink in the region.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Finnish President Tarja Halonen
During the meeting, Vladimir Putin expressed satisfaction with the development of Russian-Finnish relations and said that they did not have any problems that they had been unable to solve in recent years. In turn, Tarja Halonen expressed great interest in Russia’s plans for modernisation.
Events for 8 november 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Minister of Education and Science Andrei Fursenko
Mr Putin and Mr Fursenko discussed the guidelines for a new programme to advance education. According to Mr Fursenko, the programme has encouraged the regions to develop independently. In addition, they discussed the fulfillment of the orders issued by the prime minister after he met with students from the Siberian University. Notably, Mr Putin and Mr Fursenko discussed support for small companies established by universities.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin
Vladimir Putin and Alexei Kudrin discussed the work of the government group making a list of state programmes that, as noted, is now to determine all the major aspects of Russia’s economic and social policy. The finance minister said that these programmes will make “the full workings of the government much more open.”
Events for 7 november 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at the wheel of a Formula One race car
Vladimir Putin personally tested a Formula One car from the Renault team, driving for several hours at speeds up to 240 kilometres per hour.
Events for 5 november 2010
"Mr Chernomyrdin was undoubtedly a very bright and talented person. He was able to find success in whatever task he took upon himself. It was clear that he was a solid, reliable person."
Events for 3 november 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds a meeting on handicapped accessibility
“The government must reduce and, if possible, fully remove the remaining obstacles for people with disabilities. I’m referring to everything that prevents them from using transport and public services, receiving education and medical aid, pursuing a career and being in demand on the labour market, and addressing government institutions and authorities of any level without a problem.”
