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Putin states provision of funding for all tasks set in his address to Federal Assembly

In late February, while making his annual State of the Nation Address to the Federal Assembly Vladimir Putin said that several new national projects will be launched to improve quality of life for average Russian citizens

MOSCOW, March 20. /TASS/. All tasks mentioned in the State of the Nation Address to the Federal Assembly are provided with funding and must be implemented, President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with his trusted representatives as a presidential candidate.

"People are waiting for results, for the implementation of what we are talking about, and what is designated as priorities in our plans. One way or another, all these plans are set out in the President’s address to the Federal Assembly. The main provisions are large-scale. The main thing is that they are all calculated, provided with funding. It is only very important for us to work together with you, I really hope that together with you we will follow this path of creation," Putin said.

In late February, while making his annual State of the Nation Address to the Federal Assembly Putin said that several new national projects will be launched to improve quality of life for average Russian citizens. In particular, a project for promoting and supporting families is designed to improve the quality of life of families with children and increase birth rates.

The called "Long and Active Life," is designed to help boost life expectancy by 2030. The "Russia’s Youth" project, devoted to the country’s future, will support young Russians and aim to develop the country’s youth policy.

Another new national project titled "Human Resources" is aimed at providing assistance in the areas of professional development, education and training.

Putin also announced the launch of a new national project titled "Data Economy," which will have funding of 700 bln rubles (over $7.6 bln) over the next six years. The national project will unite digital platforms in all key social and economic areas.

The President announced plans to launch new national projects for Russia’s technological development. Among the priorities, he mentioned production tools and machinery, robotics, all types of transportation, unmanned, aerial, maritime and other systems, data economy, novel materials and chemistry.