Rustam Minnikhanov takes part in Russian meeting on dairy industry
8 October 2013, Tuesday
On October 8 Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in a meeting on dairy industry development in Russia held by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Voronezh region.
According to Dmitry Medvedev, Russia has got all chances to become the leading producer of dairy products in the world. He said that within the last few years 100 bln rubles were allocated to support dairy industry. “Russia annually produces 30 mln tonnes of milk,” he added.
Head of Russian Government expressed hope that state support of dairy industry will not be reduced. He noted that 16 bln rubles are provided for agriculture development programme.
Chairman of Russian Union of dairy enterprises Arkady Ponomarev suggested making changes in the trade law and ban any bonuses for selling dairy products in shops. Dmitry Medvedev said agricultural producers should address law enforcement bodies on issues of corruption cases in retail networks. He noted that both trade law and the Criminal Code should be taken into account.
On 24 December Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin took part in a charity action “The Christmas Tree of Wishes” held during the 17th session of the State Council of the republic of the seventh convocation.
The Head of the Government of the republic will fulfill wishes of five-year old Landysh who dreams of a guitar, 13-year old Zariva who will get a smart speaker, eight-year old Leyla dreaming of a bike and 16-year old Evelina who will be given an e-book.
On 20 December, speaking at a meeting held by the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in the Government House of the republic with participation of the regional Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin and all municipalities taking part in it via videoconference, the First Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture and House Utilities Sector of the republic Damir Shaydullin informed that huge work in capital overhaul of 713 social and cultural facilities have been completed in the republic with the total cost of work of 15bn rubles.
On 20 December, in his address on the occasion of the Russian Security Bodies Officers Day, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin congratulated employees and old stagers of the service with their professional holiday and wrote: “
Throughout the history of our state, security agencies have stood guard over national interests of Russia and protected the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. Your high professionalism, courage and dedication to duty are a reliable shield against external and internal threats.
On 15 December, speaking at a meeting of the competition committee of the regional public competition “The Manager of the Year” about its results in 2025, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin said that the list of 155 participants (nominees), who are heads of enterprises and organizations from various industries and sectors of the economy, for the competition was formed based on recommendations from regional ministries and departments, city and district municipalities, employers' associations and the Federation of Trade Unions of the republic.