Vladimir Putin meets with Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko
The meeting focused on two issues: the Energy Ministry’s preparations for spring flooding in Siberia and European Russia and problems with energy supplies, particularly in the Krasnodar Territory.
Mr Putin, Mr Schyogolev and Mr Fursenko summarised the results of the system to facilitate public monitoring of the presidential election. They also discussed its possible future use, primarily for educational purposes.
Vladimir Putin holds a meeting with Minister of Economic Development Elvira Nabiullina
The meeting focused on investment activity, specifically foreign investment. According to the minister, the 2011 statistical indices “are not bad at all,” with investment in fixed assets increasing 8.3%. Aside from that, the participants discussed Russia’s accession to the WTO and the new opportunities – as well as the apprehensions felt in a number of industries.