“We are creating a functioning mechanism for harnessing the initiatives of Russian society. The State Duma should debate citizen proposals that get 100,000 authorised signatures on the internet.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds a meeting with Ryazan Region Governor Oleg Kovalyov
The officials discussed the results of the first quarter in the region, which were quite good, according to the governor. In particular, investment grew and demographic figures improved. According to the governor, the perinatal centre is working “excellently” and doctors’ pay is higher than the average salary in the economy. Teachers’ pay will be raised next.
Events for 17 april 2012
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin takes part in an extended meeting of the Finance Ministry Board
“Now that we’ve overcome the crisis, we’ve seen inflation drop to its lowest rate in twenty years – 6.1%. Our total sovereign debt is under 10% of GDP, which, as we know, is far less than in Europe and the United States. Our foreign exchange reserves are now the world’s third largest. This country is on the threshold of a new era.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on budgetary planning for 2013-2015
“Federal Treasury revenue exceeded expenditures as early as March this year and, judging by all appearances, this trend will continue in the near future. This is primarily the result of the generally favourable state of the Russian economy.”
Events for 16 april 2012
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.”
