Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with representatives of veterans’ organisations
Prime Minister Putin proposed establishing a government coordinating committee for veterans’ affairs. He noted that veterans’ problems should be addressed by authorities at all levels, adding that this requires a feedback system for veterans’ organisations in the interests of senior citizens.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds a working meeting with Orel Region Governor Alexander Kozlov
During the meeting, the prime minister praised the high growth in industrial production in the Orel Region while criticising the steep decline in housing construction. According to the governor, the region plans to return to previous construction levels by 2012. Mr Kozlov added that the Orel Region is a primarily agricultural region, and informed the prime minister that a significant increase is expected in milk production.
Events for 18 january 2011
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with leaders of the United Russia party
“People should pay for real services, and they must be quality services. The government did not wait for the year to begin before it imposed a 15% ceiling on any hypothetical rises in rents and fees. As things stand, these fees might grow even less – by 13-14% – according to available federal and regional economic indices,” the prime minister said during the meeting.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Yegor Borisov, head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
The prime minister remarked that the republic had decent performance results for 2010. He cited a rise in industrial production, the absence of wage arrears and several major investment projects underway. However, old and hazardous housing remains a serious problem.
Events for 17 january 2011
“The programme is intended to promote the value of a healthy and active life in the community, to support the development of sport and, naturally, of athletic achievement, and to attract more people of different ages, backgrounds and income levels to athletics, including those with limited physical abilities."
