The new government appears to be the strongest in Russia's modern history, State Duma Deputy
Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin told journalists today, commenting on today's new cabinet appointments. The new ministers are efficient and well-known for their work, which means that the government will tackle the problems faced by Russia and its society, Volodin said. He noted that the Industry and Energy Ministry's split into two separate bodies proved that the development of Russia's industrial potential was among the government's priorities.
Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin told journalists today, commenting on today's new cabinet appointments. The new ministers are efficient and well-known for their work, which means that the government will tackle the problems faced by Russia and its society, Volodin said. He noted that the Industry and Energy Ministry's split into two separate bodies proved that the development of Russia's industrial potential was among the government's priorities.http://www.rbcnews.com/free/20080512172107.shtml
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Gary
Kyle - have you come across this story yet? Verbatim from http://uk.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUKL1344062720080513?feedType=RSS&feedName=oddlyEnoughNews
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Dmitry Medvedev may be Russia's president but Vladimir Putin has kept his place in the Kremlin.
When Putin came to his old office in the Kremlin on Monday to propose the names of ministers for his government, the former president made for his customary seat on the left of the desk.
But he paused before sitting down and told President Medvedev: "Now this is your place," Russia's Kommersant daily reported.
"Oh, what's the difference?" Medvedev answered and immediately sat on the right of the desk, where Putin's guests traditionally perched for the eight years of his presidency.
A photograph of the two leaders published on the Kremlin's www.kremlin.ru website showed them smiling at the start of the meeting. Putin sat on the left and Medvedev on the right.
Investors have been searching for clues about who will really rule Russia's $1.3 trillion (666 billion pound) economy and hold sway over its massive natural resources.
Analysts and media said the seating arrangements at Monday's Kremlin meeting showed that Putin -- at least for now -- remained in the driving seat.
Medvedev swiftly approved all Putin's proposals for the government, which was filled with the former Kremlin chief's closest advisers and trusted allies.
(Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge, editing by Jon Boyle)
Reminds me of the proverb - "Many a true word is said in jest"
Hey Matt,
Yes I read this earlier today. I was thinking about what Medvedev said also.
That is a good proverb.
The game has started with journalist on who is in power. I still say, they both are in power and have been working together in power for quite awhile.
Medvedev is comfortable with Putin as the boss. Just like Russia was comfortable with Putin as the President.
Russians seem to like one leader until death do they part. Kinda like a marriage.
Thanks for a good comment. Now I do not have to post the article.
:)
Kyle
Thanks Gary
I will be by to say Hi.
Kyle
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