VLADIMIR PUTIN
ARCHIVE OF THE OFFICIAL SITE
OF THE 2008-2012 PRIME MINISTER
OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
VLADIMIR PUTIN
ARCHIVE OF THE OFFICIAL SITE
OF THE 2008-2012 PRIME MINISTER
OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
VLADIMIR PUTIN
“Support from Russian citizens has always helped us, and I’m confident that the government’s future line-up will rely on the people. We must never forget about the needs of ordinary people. We must always remember how government-level decisions influence the lives of all ordinary Russian citizens.”
“We've repeatedly spoken about the need to create additional mechanisms for young, talented people to be able to realise their ideas and proposals. <…> But we all know just how difficult it is at times to get through all the bureaucratic red tape. That is why we presented the idea of establishing an agency for strategic developments, a mechanism intended to open up new social mobility for young talent.”
“I’d like to discuss one more important issue that requires responsible and well-orchestrated efforts on behalf of the federal and regional authorities. It is impermissible to have a formal, bureaucratic, or callous approach to this issue. I’m referring to the social adaptation of young people leaving orphanages and children’s homes. In simple terms, this is a question of how to help them find their place in independent adult life, acquire normal living conditions, receive professions, and find jobs. Needless to say, we must do all we can to protect them against risks, swindlers, and overt criminals. <…>Yet, we must openly admit that we still don’t have a systemic approach to this issue. Government bodies must follow up on every young person leaving a boarding house. They should know everything about his or her life, requirements, and difficulties.”
“The agency's work is to be arranged in three areas. The first has to do with new projects and initiatives of a practical nature. The second is related to the assessment of qualifications. <…>And, finally, the third area is related to social projects for NGOs and individuals involved in culture and the arts, public health, and education. I believe that the agency could organise work in all three areas. The Russian government could found such an agency under the purview of the prime minister.”
“The national school for training coaches and teachers has developed quickly and has by right received international recognition in its 115 years of existence. Moreover, our specialists are considered to be the best in the world in many sports. Therefore, it’s very important to maintain professional continuity and carry on the traditions we’ve established.”
“Athleticism should be promoted at regular secondary schools, too. As you know, the third physical education lesson is about to be introduced in the curriculum. I am confident that this is absolutely the right move. However, we should support this decision by building new sports facilities. This is the only way to achieve our goal.”
“We want to involve as many people as possible in physical fitness and sports and to promote the values of a healthy lifestyle in society.”
“Russia deserves to host this championship [World Ice Hockey Championship] just to commemorate our glorious achievements, and not just because we have not been awarded this honour in decades, but because of our great desire to stage a great event and promote the ideas of sportsmanship, athletism and fair play.”
“I believe that hosting the World Ice Hockey Championship will give Russia fresh impetus to develop infrastructure and to raise public awareness, primarily among young people, about the ideals of sport. We hope it will encourage people to take up physical fitness and help promote a healthy lifestyle.”
“We are establishing the Russian Popular Front in order to draw together constructive ideas, so that civil society, including youth, women’s and veterans’ organisations, the business community, trade unions and associations, has an additional opportunity to become directly involved in charting highly important state decisions.”
