Vladimir Putin meets with Minister of Culture Alexander Avdeyev
They focused on Russian museums. The prime minister instructed the culture minister to prepare a meeting on the issue within 10-14 days, acting in compliance with the requests from museum employees made during his numerous meetings with culture professionals. They also considered the renovation of the Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theatre and the construction of the Mariinsky Theatre Second Stage.
Vladimir Putin meets with Karelia’s head, Andrei Nelidov
The meeting focused on the republic’s socio-economic performance last year, which the prime minister described as “very good,” as well as on its plans for the future, in particular housing construction and a large-scale programme of connecting more consumers to the gas supply network. They also talked about developing tourism, especially in view of the upcoming celebrations of the 300th anniversary of the Kizhi Museum in 2014.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin thanks all Russians who took part in the presidential election
President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held a meeting in Sochi where they discussed the final results of the presidential election and forming the fnew government.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds a Government Presidium meeting
“We must start making specific plans of action now, without any delay, and not only for us but also for the future government.”