The prime minister proposed extending the car-scrapping programme through 2011, after which it will be brought to an end. Therefore, he insisted that it should be fully financed until the end of this year and another 5 billion roubles should be allocated for this purpose.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds a meeting on preparations for the FIFA 2018 World Cup in Russia
“This month-long football marathon leaves a significant cultural and material heritage which will be used by the country and the people in decades to come. I’m referring to the aggressive development of the sport, transport and hotel infrastructure, the creation of new production facilities and jobs, new international and personal ties.”
Events for 5 april 2011
“We plan to allocate some 14 billion roubles to the Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring between 2011 and 2013. First and foremost, we will need to revamp the entire network of hydrometeorological stations. In 2011, a total of 1,600 ground-based hydrometeorological stations will be modernised and another 300 stations will be built. Above all, they will be positioned in areas with a high risk of natural disasters."
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Novgorod Region Governor Sergei Mitin
Putin and Mitin paid special attention to agricultural issues and housing construction. The prime minister also told the governor that the regional healthcare modernisation programme should be completed as soon as possible or the region would not receive money.
