Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Samara Region Governor Vladimir Artyakov
Mr Putin and Mr Artyakov discussed the socio- economic situation in the region, including the labour market and the reform of housing and public utilities. When considering support for mechanical engineering companies, they gave special attention to the AvtoVAZ carmaker. The prime minister asked if the quality of services offered to the people fell after the funding of social institutions had been transferred from the carmaker to the regional and municipal authorities.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and Nikolai Shvets discussed the holding’s performance in autumn and winter 2009 to 2010. The prime minister also asked how government instructions to simplify the procedure for connecting small and medium-sized businesses to the grid have been implemented.
Events for 12 may 2010
Of importance to the Prime Minister was whether Avtodor would write long-term contracts covering the service life of a highway, from design and construction to management and maintenance, a practice accepted worldwide but new for Russia.
Mr Putin and Mr Konov discussed the company’s performance in 2009 and its future prospects.
Events for 11 may 2010
