Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Sberbank Chairman German Gref
Mr Gref told the prime minister that Russia’s largest state lender would cut interest rates on all loans for individuals on April 19. Sberbank has also decided to cancel all loan fees, primarily because inflation has slowed down, the chairman said.
Events for 15 april 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Yury Osipov
President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Yury Osipov asked Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to provide financial support to scientists working on a new type computer, which Mr Osipov described as “sheer know-how”.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Magadan Region Governor Nikolai Dudov
Mr Putin and Mr Dudov discussed the situation in the mining sector, now posting nascent growth, and the labour market. Governor Dudov said regional unemployment was declining, and that this highlighted a degree of stability on the market. At the same time, some companies are having trouble paying wage arrears.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov
Their discussion focused on financial support for the performing arts. The extensive use of grants in recent years has helped many talented and creative groups across Russia survive.
