Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds working meeting with First Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov
Vladimir Putin and Viktor Zubkov discussed the state of the grain market and grain export opportunities. The First Deputy Prime Minister believes that the current market situation remains stable, and that Russia should not impose any grain export restrictions this year. Mr Putin instructed Mr Zubkov to prepare a meeting to assess preparations for the spring sowing season.
Events for 17 march 2012
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Federal Taxation Service head Mikhail Mishustin
Mr Putin and Mr Mishustin discussed FTS operating results for the first months of 2012, which Mr Putin deemed to be “decent.” In addition, Mr Mishustin reported on the implementation of the prime minister's directive to write off the public's personal tax liabilities, spoke about the expansion of online services, and also mentioned VAT refunds.
Events for 16 march 2012
“We have chosen an active policy of social development as a priority and never retreated from this principle even during the most difficult periods in our recent history.”
Vladimir Putin meets with Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin
Mr Putin and Mr Sechin discussed the state of affairs at the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station. Mr Putin was interested in the launching of the seventh unit and plans for the near future.
