Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs meeting on Izhavto plant development
“The Russian auto industry is gaining momentum, and production volumes are growing rapidly. Russian-made car sales grew by more than 70% – almost 75% – this year. Analysts believe this trend will persist.”
“Since 2005 the number of patients receiving high-tech medical care increased from 60,000 to 290,000. We need to further increase access to such services. We have already increased it fivefold, from 60,000 to 290,000. This is good, but the demand for such services is much higher, and we need to step up our efforts.”
Events for 16 december 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin talks to reporters following his televised Q&A session
Talking with journalists Prime Minister Vladimir Putin summarised his recent question and answer session, Conversation with Vladimir Putin: Continued, and clarified his stance on particularly acute issues such as extremist sentiment in society, support for small businesses, and transport and infrastructure development. Mr Putin said that this televised Q&A format provides the government with an annual picture of public opinion and helps identify people’s most important concerns.
Events for 15 december 2010
“Starting next year, we will launch a large-scale healthcare modernisation programme. About 25% of this programme’s allocations, or nearly 150 billion roubles, will be spent on children in the next two years. This is largely linked with women giving birth,” the Prime Minister said during the meeting.
