"We need to build a modern competitive national economic model based on knowledge, innovations and state of the art technology. Russia is called on to strengthen its leadership in the processes of integration underway in Eurasia and to occupy a worthy place in the global division of labour. Most importantly, we need new living standards for Russian citizens, rising personal incomes, guaranteed access to education and healthcare services and expanded housing construction."
Vladimir Putin At a joint meeting of the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Economic Development Boards
