Prime Minister Vladimir Putin tours new residential community in Istra, Moscow Region

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on housing construction in the town of Istra

“I believe that current economic, administrative and other conditions in Russia provide a historic chance to turn around the situation in the housing sector. We have everything we need to do so today, including land, financial and administrative resources.”

Vladimir Putin meets with Sergei Shoigu and Boris Gromov at the conclusion of his visit to Istra

“The Russian government will make every effort to support the Moscow Region and you personally,” Vladimir Putin said addressing Sergei Shoigu, who has been approved as Governor of the Moscow Region. He also thanked Boris Gromov for their joint work. “You have always made every effort to achieve maximum results,” the Prime Minister said.

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attends the signing of a series of agreements between Rosneft and US ExxonMobil

Talking about the package of documents ready to be signed between Rosneft and ExxonMobil, the prime minister expressed confidence that the cooperation between the two companies will be extensive and last for decades.

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attends ceremonial Easter service at Christ the Saviour Cathedral

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds a video conference on the completion of the bridge across the Eastern Bosporus Strait as part of preparations for APEC-2012 Leaders Week, and on wildfires in the Trans-Baikal Territory

During the video conference, the prime minister gave the order to weld the connecting piece of the bridge across the Eastern Bosporus Strait in Vladivostok.

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the 18th ANOC General Assembly

“Russia, which marked last November the 100th anniversary of its participation in the Olympic movement, understands the great significance of sport’s humanitarian mission and its enormous role in the life of individuals and in the life of nations.”