30 We
Prime Minister Putin chairs a meeting on improving the environmental situation in Russia
"There is always a conflict between development and conservation. There always has been, and there always will be, but we need to strike a balance."
26 Sa
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Murmansk Region Governor Dmitry Dmitriyenko
The meeting focused on the region's economic performance in the first quarter, primarily on the development of its main industries – fishing and transport, which had better results than last year, Mr Dmitriyenko said. The social sphere was also a major topic of conversation, including the construction of kindergartens and the commissioning of new housing.
25 Fr
“Foreign investors are clearly interested in the Russian market and the opportunities it offers. Moreover, Russia’s key economic indicators are showing good progress. The Russian stock market has become a leader in terms of the growth of stock indexes and showed the best performance among BRIC countries and even among major developed economies.”
24 Th
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds a government meeting
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin reported that the 2011 World Figure Skating Championships will take place in Russia from April 24 to May 1. This decision was made by the International Skating Union (ISU). Having thanked the ISU for this decision, Putin said that all participants and guests of the championships “will feel at home in Moscow”.
21 Mo
19 Sa
18 Fr
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin hosts a teleconference on preparations for spring sowing
“This year we need to compensate as much as possible for the losses of the two previous lean years, create a stable grain balance and build up reserves. Moreover, grain is a basic resource for the development of cattle breeding and other areas of agriculture.”
16 We
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan
At the meeting, Vladimir Putin said that despite problems in the global economy, Russian-Turkish economic cooperation is developing favourably. In particular, he pointed to growth in bilateral trade, which has risen by almost 30% over the last year, as well as progress in joint energy, transport, and infrastructure projects
15 Tu
Even the worst-case scenario at Japan's nuclear power plants poses no threat to Russia's Far East. This was the main conclusion reached by conference participants. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin nonetheless ordered a review of the current condition, future plans and development prospects for Russia's nuclear industry. He also proposed accelerating oil and gas projects in the Far East to increase supplies to Japan.
14 Mo
12 Sa
The discussion centered on the situation related to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Among other things, Mr Putin instructed officials to study the issue of increasing the supply of hydrocarbons to Japan, and to re-verify the readiness of the manpower and resources in the event of situations of this kind.
11 Fr
“Our goal is to create truly modern medical centres in every sense of the word: from the adoption of high technology to comfortable conditions in the wards. And here much depends on the approach of the government – at both federal and regional levels.”
10 Th
9 We
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Minister of Energy Sergei Shmatko
Vladimir Putin and Minister of Energy Sergei Shmatko discussed prices on the energy market. The prime minister advocated the protection of market-based and fair prices from speculation and corporate collusion. Mr Putin and Mr Shmatko also discussed an expanded energy transport infrastructure, including the implementation of the South Stream project.
8 Tu
Vladimir Putin congratulates women on March 8 (International Women's Day)
On the eve of March 8 (International Women's Day), Prime Minister Vladimir Putin congratulates female journalists in the government press and all women of Russia
5 Sa
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Andrei Krainy, head of the Federal Agency for Fishery
The prime minister and his colleague discussed the results of the fishing industry in 2010, as well as the results of government support for the industry. Mr Putin also inquired whether recreational fishermen will be charged fees for fishing. Mr Krainy responded that his agency has no such plans.
4 Fr
“We must find solutions that allow the country to develop steadily while also giving the majority of citizens the opportunity to experience the impact of this development in their own lives, to see for themselves how it has improved their lives and the lives of their children, to reap the benefits of this development – not in the remote future, but today.”
3 Th
They considered how to resettle the miners’ widows away from the Far North to other parts of Russia. During the meeting Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said that the state will fund half the cost of new housing for the widows in the areas of their choice, with company shareholders paying the other half. “We will buy flats that are on the market and pass them into your ownership,” said Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
2 We
“In any situation and under any economic circumstances the government will do its best to create appropriate conditions for your productive labour and will be supporting you,” the prime minister said addressing Russian agricultural producers.
1 Tu
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds a meeting of the Government Presidium
“We must seize every opportunity to reinforce positive demographic trends and support families with children. Every aspect of this work is important, including the creation of new jobs, a flexible tax policy and the development of healthcare and education.”
