Events for 3 december 2010
Vladimir Putin meets with Paralympic athletes at the Yug Sport Facility in Sochi
“Paralympians achieve the kind of results that are the pride of the country, and I can say without doubt that all Russia is talking about it.”
Events for 2 december 2010
Transcript of the TV interview Prime Minister Vladimir Putin gave to CNN’s Larry King
The Russian people unequivocally backed democracy in the early 90s. They will not be swayed from this path. No one should have any doubts on that score. This is in Russia’s own interests. And we will definitely continue along this path.
“Starting January 1, 2011 we will implement modernisation programmes that are designed to upgrade regional hospitals and clinics – providing them with new equipment and promoting the adoption of new technology and new medical standards. We will have the additional opportunity to raise salaries in the industry.”
"We love football in Russia, we understand what football is all about, and our country has everything it needs to host the 2018 World Cup at a level worthy of this tournament".
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Russia's Chief Rabbi Berl Lazar
The prime minister congratulated all Russian Jews on the holiday of Hanukkah, noting that Judaism is one of Russia's traditional religions.
