"The intellectual sphere must have a firm moral foundation," said Vladimir Putin.
Events for 31 august 2011
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds a videoconference on road building
During the videoconference, the prime minister said that the length of Russia’s high-quality modern roads will nearly double in the next 10 years. “We should work taking due account of the funds that we can allocate for building roads,” Putin said. “But we must do everything wisely, with a high quality and on time, and people will take note of these improvements.”
Events for 30 august 2011
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds a meeting in Sochi on developing Russia’s border infrastructure
“The border should be open and accessible for all law-abiding people, and barriers must not be put up against legitimate business transactions, cross-border cooperation or the realisation of Russia’s vast transit potential.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with chief executives of ExxonMobil in Sochi
“I am pleased that such a good, reliable strategic partner has emerged for us. The Russian government will support your efforts to ensure the success of your business in Russia.”
