“What we have shown is that Russia has a civilised and effective system for regulating labour relations. In this dialogue, there is no place for confrontation, populism or unrealistic promises. Rather, it is marked by a determination to resolve all problems by negotiation and to seek out mutually acceptable solutions.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the Government Presidium
At the Presidium, the Prime Minister raised the issue of severe weather and subsequent power and transport failures. “Although the situation is rather complicated, it is not catastrophic, thank God. Our job is to prevent this situation from becoming catastrophic. This goal will be achieved if we work hard and in a well-coordinated manner,” the Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Sakhalin Region Governor Alexander Khoroshavin
Discussions focused on socioeconomic development in the Sakhalin Region over the year. The prime minister highlighted the sizeable increase in lending to businesses in the region. Implementation of the Sakhalin 1 and 2 investment projects and infrastructure were among the other key issues discussed at the meeting.
Events for 28 december 2010
“VTB is a reliable partner of the Russian government. During the global financial crisis, VTB, like other systemically important Russian banks, played a significant role in the implementation of national anti-crisis measures and is now promoting the post-crisis recovery and modernisation of the economy.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Smolensk Region Governor Sergei Antufyev
The two leaders discussed the results of 2010, and, as the prime minister noted, the trends are positive, although some problems persist, such as the decline in housing construction. Major projects to promote the development of local industry, agriculture, and infrastructure were also considered.
