Yesterday Prime Minister Vladimir Putin arrived in Novgorod to inspect the archaeological excavation project there.
Vladimir Putin was in good condition during his Crimean visit.
During his visit to Chelyabinsk, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin praised the efforts of Mechel head Igor Zyuzin, a man to whom he once promised to “send a doctor” to straighten out what ailed him. This time, Putin only pressed ceremonial buttons to start up a new steel line.
The United Russia (UR) party continues consolidating the drive for supporters. Earlier, it invited top-ranking politicians, as well as sports and show business celebrities to join its ranks whereas now they are offered the opportunity to support it. UR officials told NG that talks are underway to win over a large group of VIPs. Analysts believe that the institute of supporters may be transformed into some other organization, perhaps, a new modernization party to prop up United Russia that is losing its popularity.
Prosecutor’s Office to investigate Volgograd city authorities.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with veteran cosmonauts and astronauts involved in the July 1975 Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) in Korolev, near Moscow.
Sistema lobbies for import ban on devices that don’t support GLONASS.
Cinema is the most important form of art, filmmaker Nikita Mikhalkov tried to convince Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, and, moreover, electronic ticketing must be introduced and a lot of new movie theatres constructed for the Russian film industry to satisfy its viewers.
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attended the Mixed Fight European Championship accompanied by Jean-Claude Van Damme and Fedor Emelianenko.
Prime minister suggests checking legitimacy of land allocation.