“The effective organisation of transport is a key condition for Moscow’s successful development as a major world centre of business, science and culture. Moreover, transport services may considerably promote the economic growth of Moscow and the Moscow Region, create new jobs and generate additional tax revenues for the budgets of all levels.”
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.
Vladimir Putin visits a skating rink in the Leningrad Region where athletes are trained by Honoured Coach of Russia and national team coach Tamara Moskvina for the figure skating world championship in 2011.