Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds a meeting with the rector of Moscow State University, Viktor Sadovnichy

The two officials discussed the university’s development programme until 2020. Vladimir Putin referred to this programme as a very substantive document based on intensifying cross- referenced research and specifies the use of cutting-edge equipment and methods in education. He also added that the government would set aside an additional 5 billion roubles for the implementation of this programme.

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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attends the opening ceremony for a full-cycle plant of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus during his visit to St Petersburg

“This is a full-cycle plant, with operations ranging from steel stamping to assembly. This signifies that modern technology and high production standards are coming to Russia, creating high-tech, prestigious and well-paid jobs.”

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During a visit to the North-Western Federal District, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin tours the Solitaire, a ship laying pipe as part of the Nord Stream gas pipeline project in the Gulf of Finland

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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with members of the Mariinsky Theatre’s Board of Trustees during an official visit to St. Petersburg

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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visits the pavilions of the IX International Investment Forum in Sochi during his working trip to the Krasnodar Territory

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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visits the village of Verkhnyaya Vereya, which was damaged by wildfires in July 2010, during his working visit to the Nizhny Novgorod Region

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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin speaks at the United Russia conference on the development strategy for the Volga Federal District

“We must create a new industrial image for the region. We are especially interested in supporting “smart” production facilities with cutting-edge technology and high labour productivity, and we will modernise traditional industries and set up innovation clusters as well.”

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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin addresses the 60th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe

"The World Health Organisation plays a key role in ensuring the sustainable development of the international community, especially in reaching priority goals such as lowering maternity and infant mortality rates and fighting the spread of HIV and other dangerous infectious diseases. We take these WHO priorities into account when formulating Russia’s social policies."

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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Samara Region Governor Vladimir Artyakov

The governor reported to the prime minister on the growth of economic indicators associated primarily with state aid to AvtoVAZ. “AvtoVAZ may end 2010 with a profit,” said Mr Artyakov. Mr Putin also asked about unemployment in the region (the governor reported that it had been halved) and about the measures used in overcoming the fires and drought. According to Mr Artyakov, the region lost 50% of its harvest and needs help with feed grain.

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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin takes part in the launching of a new electric steel-making facility at Izhstal plant

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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting in Sochi to discuss the economic and social development of the North-Caucasian Federal District

“Our strategic objective is to reverse the situation in the North Caucasus, to improve the quality of life and to make the region attractive for investors that will implement far-reaching projects here.”

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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds a meeting with Emergencies Minister Sergei Shoigu

Vladimir Putin and Sergei Shoigu discussed the fires in the Volgograd and Saratov Regions. The prime minister said he signed a government executive order to allocate extra money for fire victims in compensation for the property they lost and for housing construction.

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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attends opening of new Oil and Gas Institute building at Siberian Federal University during his trip to Krasnoyarsk

"The Siberian Federal University has certainly moved into a leading position in Russia’s educational system."

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