The actual dynamics of the Russian economy as of the year end proved to be better than many expert forecasts.We managed to reduce the unemployment rate to the lowest level in modern history. At the same time, the Government is to stimulate employment and real wage growth in the regions and cities where troubled sectors of the economy are concentrated.It is necessary to maintain operation of production facilities that catered primarily to foreign markets, retain their staff and boost their development by stimulating domestic demand.The inflation rate reached 11.9% as of the end of 2022, which is lower than predicted by the Central Bank and the Government. In the second quarter of 2023, it may drop below 4%, which is of crucial importance for people's real income and the economy in general.
The President will lay flowers at the Rubezhny Kamen (the Landmark Stone) monument in the Leningrad Region, as well as at the mass grave and the Motherland statue monument at Piskarevskoye Memorial Cemetery.Vladimir Putin will also visit the State Memorial Museum of the Defence and Siege of Leningrad, where he will meet with Great Patriotic War veterans, residents of besieged Leningrad and representatives of patriotic civil society associations.The agenda of Vladmir Putin’s working trip to the Northwestern Federal District will include visiting production facilities at Almaz-Antey Corporation’s Obukhov Plant, where he will talk to its workers. The President is also expected to hold a working meeting with St Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov.
Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim RaisiThe leaders discussed current issues of bilateral relations, including cooperation in the energy and transport sectors.The presidents also touched upon the situation in Syria, noting the importance of maintaining close coordination within the framework of the Astana process as a key mechanism to facilitate a Syrian settlement.It was agreed to maintain contacts at various levels.
Telephone conversation with President of Kazakhstan Kassym Jomart-TokayevThe meeting participants exchanged opinions on the progress of the special military operation. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu spoke about his visit to the special military operation headquarters earlier this week.The President talked about his recent international telephone conversations.Current issues on the socio-economic agenda were also discussed.
Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov