“I think we have made considerable progress in developing social services lately.”
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev addresses a gathering to mark Social Workers Day
“Some 20 million people in Russia rely on the work you do every day,” the prime minister said, congratulating social workers on their professional holiday.
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev chairs government meeting
The Prime Minister said it was necessary to reduce excessive state presence in the competitive sectors of the economy and to create conditions for fair competition.
“Our goal is to make maximum use of the advantages of WTO membership, while at the same time minimising the risks to the industries that are most vulnerable to this process.”
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev holds a conference call on the results of the past academic year
“We are certainly all interested in raising the prestige of teaching; this is our key goal. We must increase the incomes and the social status of our teachers. The successful development of each region ultimately depends on this.”
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev holds a meeting with his deputies
The meeting participants discussed seeking out and helping talented children and young people, support for domestic producers in relation to Russia’s WTO accession and a draft law on housing and utilities.