"We should work to create conditions for even greater economic growth, growth of 4% or more. We need to make up for the losses we suffered during the financial downturn. Qualitative changes, increased investment and higher labour productivity should underlie these positive trends, instead of just pumping up the size of the economy." In addition, Vladimir Putin suggested that an additional 10 billion roubles should be set aside to continue the car scrappage programme intended to support the automobile industry this year.
