“I truly hope that the ethics of respect for the environment, wildlife and the country’s cultural and historical heritage will eventually become a fundamental part of our national identity. We have a lot to be proud of, a lot to preserve and, most importantly, something to pass on to future generations.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with leaders of the United Russia party
“If United Russia wants to be competitive in the political struggle with other public organisations and political parties it should create a competitive atmosphere within its own ranks. We must make sure that our party conducts a free and open but objective and meaningful discussion of the urgent national issues, seeking their solution for the benefit of our people.”
Events for 14 april 2011
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a Government Presidium meeting
“The reforms have propelled the coal industry’s structure to a whole new level, and now its core is built around modern and quite prosperous enterprises that implement long-term development projects. In 2010, 56 billion roubles was invested in fixed capital, up 30% from the previous year.”
Events for 13 april 2011
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Minister-President of Bavaria Horst Seehofer
“German-Russian relations are developing rather successfully. Trade in 2010 soared by over 30% and reached almost $52 billion. Bavarian companies have made a substantial contribution to this overall positive balance,” Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said at the meeting.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin takes part in the All-Russian Forum of Medical Workers
“The availability of high-quality health services, the working conditions of doctors and nurses, and their commitment to doing their duty to patients – all of that is crucial for the lives of individuals, for their families and for the future of the country as a whole. The cost of the reform we are planning is high, but even higher than that is the value of the hopes and expectations of millions of Russians. It is our goal to meet their expectations and not to lose their trust.”
The meeting with Communist leaders was the last of Mr Putin’s consultations with parliamentary groups preceding the government report to the State Duma.
