"We must facilitate regional innovation to the greatest possible extent and provide the regions with effective tools and incentives for its development."
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Tomsk Region Governor Viktor Kress
Mr Putin and Mr Kress discussed the socio-economic situation in the Tomsk Region. The prime minister said that the region was doing fairly well in many areas. In particular, Mr Kress noted its smooth contacts with the federal Ministry of Economic Development and the Ministry of Finance.
