“The Caspian Sea is a testing ground for Russian oil and gas companies. Here, they can gain experience in the integrated development of offshore fields and test new technology for oil exploration and production. I have confidence that they’ll be able to capitalise on this unique experience when they embark on the full-scale development of the fields on the continental shelf. This is one of the challenges we’ll need to meet to keep oil and gas production stable in the long run.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Astrakhan Region Governor Alexander Zhilkin
Prime Minister Putin and Governor Alexander Zhilkin focused on the positive economic growth experienced by the Astrakhan Region in the first quarter of this year, as well as housing construction and renovation. Governor Zhilkin reported that approximately five thousand families moved out of dilapidating and hazardous housing over the last three years, and roughly 46% of housing stock for the entire region has been repaired this year.
Events for 27 april 2010
“Right off the bat, I’d like to say that the establishment a common customs space across Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus is proceeding in strict compliance with the agreements we signed. In two months, starting on July 1, our common foreign trade regulations will come into force. We’ll need to validate the Union’s Customs Code, finish the transfer of border control facilities along Belarus’ external border and simplify customs procedures along the border with Kazakhstan.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Minister of Agriculture Yelena Skrynnik
The Minister of Agriculture reported to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin that “Based on the results of the past three months, we have seen an increase of 3.6% in agriculture production… particularly in poultry, which grew by 14%, and pig breeding, which grew by 10%.” The Minister also said that fuel prices had decreased by 10% as compared to December last year.
