“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.”
“Economic modernisation and diversification (diversifying the Russian economy to modernise its structure and make it an innovation-based economy) remains one of our most pressing goals.”
Events for 4 september 2010
During the conversation Andrei Fursenko reported back on progress made implementing the prime minister’s directive educational provision in regions affected by the wildfires, among other issues. Special attention was paid to instructions that Vladimir Putin issued following his recent trip to the Far Eastern and Siberian federal districts.
Mr Putin and Mr Merkushkin discussed the socio-economic situation in the republic. Mr Putin drew attention to the fact that Mordovia’s industrial production growth is twice the national average. In addition, the situation with regard to agriculture was also discussed.
Events for 3 september 2010
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.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin discusses local problems with Kaluga Region Governor Anatoly Artamonov
According to the governor, the Kaluga Region passed through the crisis “quite well,” and its budget revenue, salary growth and investment appeal continue to increase. The discussion focused on the publicly and locally funded programme to demolish dilapidated and hazardous dwellings.
Mr Vladimir Lisin told Prime Minister Vladimir Putin about his company’s new projects, focusing on the construction of a furnace in Lipetsk. He emphasised that the company’s priorities include workplace safety, being environmentally friendly, labour productivity and, consequently, high social standards.
