Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller
The focus of the meeting was on the completion of the underwater section of the second Nord Stream pipeline, which, according to the head of Gazprom, meets the strictest environmental standards. In turn, Vladimir Putin said that, despite the declining role of transit countries that transport Russian gas, cooperation with them should continue on a mutually advantageous basis.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a Government Presidium meeting
“We must create the most favourable conditions we can for families with children. Everything is important here, from government support, to the solution of housing problems, to the development of preschool education and labour market benefits.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds working meeting with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin
The Moscow Mayor told Mr Putin that Moscow’s economy was showing signs of recovery. Investment has increased by 40%; unemployment is down significantly, and the demographic situation is improving. On the other hand, the cost of housing in Moscow remains too high. The Mayor placed special emphasis on the upgrading of the city’s transport infrastructure and on issues related to the healthcare system.
Events for 18 april 2012
“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.
