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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attends a conference of the Russian Book Union
“Reading high quality and serious literature directly influences people’s level of education and cultural sophistication. It sets social trends and shapes the nation’s aspirations to make scientific and economic breakthroughs and other significant achievements. To a great extent, it serves as a springboard for the entire nation, giving it a competitive edge on the world scene.”
26 Mo
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a conference on the provision of state services for the public
Vladimir Putin said that from October 1, 2011, all federal executive authorities will use electronic systems to communicate. He said “this is a crucial stage in the implementation of our systemic project to further develop an effective and modern mechanism for state governance.”
24 Sa
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin takes part in the XII conference of the United Russia party
“If we truly want to succeed in our efforts, our focus must always be on the Russian people. Russian families must feel the positive changes in their lives and that is the main goal and meaning of our work.”
23 Fr
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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a Government meeting
“The government’s position remains unchanged: responsible budgetary policy and what is called living within our means. Therefore we expect that by the end of the three-year period, by 2014, we will have cut the federal budget deficit by half, to about 0.7% of GDP”.
20 Tu
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Minister of Education and Science Andrei Fursenko
The two officials discussed the modernisation of secondary school education and regional efforts to increase teachers’ salaries. The prime minister, who had earlier ordered an increase in teachers’ salaries to match the average wage for the regional economy, said that these efforts should continue until the desired effect is reached nationwide.
19 Mo
Putin and Titov discussed the modernisation of Russia’s economy, especially the creation of new, high-tech jobs. Titov presented a list of projects which Delovaya Rossiya believes may become growth points for a new Russian economy and effective economic leadership.
17 Sa
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds a meeting with Tomsk Region Governor Viktor Kress
During the conversation, special attention was paid to social issues such as reducing the unemployment rate, increasing teachers’ salaries, social housing construction, including the “Teacher’s House” project initiated by the prime minister. In addition, off-plan investors’ problems were discussed at the meeting.
16 Fr
“Russia needs to create all the necessary conditions for smart investments both in manufacturing and in high-tech development, so we need to expand freedom for bona fide entrepreneurial activities and to assist those with clear and useful initiatives, the goal of which is not to make a one-time profit, but to improve the quality of life in individual towns, cities and entire regions.”
15 Th
“It is an excellent ground for arts enthusiasts and theatre lovers, in particular. <…> The theatre was joined by people with both the talent and enthusiasm necessary to take charge of this work and push through it. It is a real pleasure to see this enthusiasm”.
14 We
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with parliamentary candidates after primary voting
“Everyone here is speaking very professionally about concrete issues. This means the primary elections were a success, because people have emerged who can see to the core of the problems, and are able to formulate them clearly and propose solutions.”
13 Tu
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs Government Presidium meeting
“A competitive environment sets the tone for the country’s economy, shapes the investment climate and serves as an internal stimulus for developing multiple industries. Therefore, supporting healthy competition between businesses is a strategic priority of the government and the entire country.”
12 Mo
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on flight safety in civil aviation
“Of course, no one is insured against air accidents, which happen in all countries with an aviation industry, even those that have the latest aircraft. However, over the past few months there has been a series of plane crashes and incidents in Russia. This is yet another cause to seriously consider what is going on in that industry.”
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“Gas has reached Primorye and will be used to develop the region, directly serving the interests of the Russians who live here.”
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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the Government Presidium
The meeting focused on the Strategy of Russia’s Innovative Development until 2020. “An innovative breakthrough is not a one-time effort. In the high-tech sector, it is necessary to constantly reaffirm your competitiveness, in order to prove that you have the right to be a leader year after year,” the Prime Minister emphasised.
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“If a political party wants popular support, it must understand the people’s concerns, their needs, and make improving their quality of life its priority. It should focus on increasing people’s welfare – not in some abstract way, but specifically in one’s city, village, region or in Russia as a whole.”
3 Sa
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Governor of the Tver Region Andrei Shevelyov
The Governor reported on his first actions after taking office, on the current social and economic situation in the region and future plans. A special emphasis during the meeting was laid on raising teachers’ salaries.
2 Fr
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Deutsche Bank CEO Josef Ackermann
Mr Putin noted during the meeting that the Russian economy is stabilising, which will “create a favourable environment for Deutsche Bank as well as other German financial institutions, and for our partners in non-financial sectors.”
