“In my view, without a doubt the most important effect of the national projects has been an increase in life expectancy from 65 to 69 years. An increase by four years within this relatively short period is a major success. These figures are a result of our effective investment in people and people’s wellbeing… The effectiveness of national projects is evident. This is why we have decided to continue them and expand them into other sectors if necessary.
Events for 1 july 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the Government Presidium
“This is Russia’s historic choice – to follow the road of integration with our next-door neighbours, draw closer economically and unify social norms with the people with whom the Russians existed in a single state for centuries.”
“Social development remains our priority,” the prime minister said. “We must meet all our obligations to our citizens.”
