Vladimir Putin and Alexander Kibovsky have discussed the protection of cultural monuments, including the cooperation between the federal government and the regions.
The issues discussed included the forthcoming census of the population, the transition to the OECD standards in statistics, as well as the latest data on economic growth and reduced unemployment. These factors, according to the head of the statistics agency, indicate that the country is emerging from the recession.
Events for 21 june 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a Government Presidium meeting
“We hope that the trend toward increased employment will be growing stronger. A tangible growth of industrial production and investment gives every reason for such an optimistic forecast <...> At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen the implementation of strategic goals for the development of the labour market. This primarily applies to developing the skills of the workers. Training for new professions is seriously in demand, and employment services should actively offer opportunities for this.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin noted the significant 10.3% rise in industrial production from January through May 2010 compared to the same period in 2009. The prime minister said it is necessary to decide which support measures to suspend and which to continue. He also remarked on the success of the car scrappage programme and the prior decision to increase funding for the programme by 10 billion roubles.
Events for 20 june 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attends the Vocation awards ceremony, honouring Russia’s best doctors
“A person’s life is the most important indicator we have. In the past five years, life expectancy in Russia has increased by four years. This not a bad figure for five years. I would even say it’s a good figure. Average life expectancy in Russia has now reached 69 years of age. This is to a great extent thanks to your efforts, since Russia’s death rate is falling in response to fundamental factors associated with medical care.”
