The officials discussed preparations for the Nord Stream gas pipeline project, which is nearing completion, as Mr Putin said.
Mr Putin said the Housing and Utilities Reform Fund has proved to be an effective instrument for resolving the housing problems of hundreds of thousands of Russians, and said the Fund’s head should continue working in this vein this year. He also asked him to supervise the planned resettlement of people from dilapidated housing and capital repairs of residential blocks.
“Last year was quite challenging. Many economies suffered significant downturns, but Russian agriculture managed to buck the trend. Its success was made possible by the daily work of 300,000 Russian farmers. <...> Last year the government prioritised land issues, the development of family cattle farms and consumer cooperation, and we have remained focused on these issues throughout the year.”
First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov’s speech at the 7th Krasnoyarsk Economic Forum
"The capacity of the Russian economy to attract investment has been put to serious test. However, from the results of 2009 we believe that the political and economic systems have proven stable".
Events for 11 february 2010
"I would like to say that this year we are planning to continue government support programmes for the car industry. In particular, we are going to support your project, using funds from the biggest banks in which the government has a stake."
"In this regard, I would like to note that other automotive manufacturers, such as GAZ and VAZ, will also be backed by the government through the continued purchases of vehicles for federal and municipal needs."
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with President of the Republic of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev
During the meeting Mr Putin and Mr Shaimiev discussed the implementation of major projects in Tatarstan. Mr Putin emphasised the need to pool federal and regional efforts for this purpose.
Prime Minister Putin expressed his confidence in the Russian team's capacity to triumph at the Vancouver Olympics. "We all are looking forward to the competitions and hope for your success. We know that you have been under a lot of pressure, but we are confident that you will deal with this and surmount all obstacles to achieve great results," said Mr Putin.
