"The Russian people do have confidence in their national currency now. They know they are using a genuine, dependable currency. A stable and convertible rouble gives Russians obvious material advantages as well as more self-respect, if I might say so. Also, people have justified confidence in their banking system. Most of the credit for these improvements must be given to the Central Bank."
“All social commitments should be fulfilled in full … I’ve said it many times before and I’ll say it again: valuable human resources should not be squandered. These people will be needed to increase production.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Yaroslavl Region Governor Sergei Vakhrukov
Talking with the governor of the Yaroslavl Region, in addition to issues of industrial production and energy efficiency, the prime minister showed particular interest in social concerns such as people’s incomes, housing construction, preschool education and healthcare.
