Vladimir Putin meets with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin
The subject of discussion was the placement of Russian Eurobonds on the London Stock Exchange, which the prime minister said was done “for the first time in recent economic history.” This is an important step towards creating a financial centre in Russia and promoting its national currency on international markets, Mr Putin said.
Governor Kozhemyako reported to the prime minister on the progress made in fulfilling the instructions he issued during his trip to the Amur Region. He gave special attention to housing construction surrounding the BAM railroad.
Events for 26 february 2011
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with student organisations in Sochi
During the meeting, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said that student stipends will be raised by 9% as of September 1, 2011. The Prime Minister also said that the Olympstroy corporation will hold a competition to select 10 student crews who will work on Olympic construction sites. Mr Putin said the students will also be involved in the construction of facilities for the APEC summit in Vladivostok, the Universiade 2013 in Kazan and the 2018 World Cup.
Events for 25 february 2011
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Spanish King Juan Carlos I in St Petersburg
At the meeting, the prime minister brought up promising projects in power engineering, transport, and other industries. He expressed interest in cooperation with Spain in the construction of infrastructure facilities for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and the King of Spain, in his turn, replied that his country was ready to contribute to the World Cup as well as the Sochi Olympics.
Events for 24 february 2011
