“It is still too early to give a comprehensive evaluation of our anti-crisis measures. But it is already possible to say that despite all the difficulties, the entire programme of anti-crisis measures has been implemented. I hope that we have gotten through the most intense phase of the crisis, and that economic recovery began in the second half of the year.”
Vladimir Putin At a meeting of the government presidium
30 december 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin during a meeting of the Government Presidium