Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the Government Presidium
“Our objective now is to encourage investment activity as much as we can, making it a key factor in re-establishing the national economy. Foreign direct investments will play a big role here, of course. Russia should be an attractive long-term strategic investment destination.”
Events for 1 february 2011
“As you and I are perfectly aware, cinema is not just about entertainment. It’s also an important resource for education, communication, and personal growth. And we should try to make the most of this resource, bearing in mind its unfailing popularity, especially among the youth.”
"Russia’s current achievements, and what has become everyday reality in the life of every Russian – the ability to freely express and uphold one’s views, the possibility of self-realisation and the chance to see the world – have all come from the deep-seated reforms carried out under Yeltsin’s leadership.”
