Alexei Kudrin
Alexei Kudrin
Alexei Leonidovich Kudrinis a Russian political figure who served in the government of Russia as Minister of Finance from 18 May 2000 to 26 September 2011. After graduating with degrees in finance and economics, Kudrin worked in the administration of Saint Petersburg's liberal Mayor Anatoly Sobchak. In 1996 he started working in the Presidential Administration of Boris Yeltsin. He was appointed as Finance Minister on 28 May 2000 and held the post for 11 years, making him the longest-serving Finance...
economic inflation instrument lowering major means
Lowering inflation to 3-4% annually should be a priority, a major instrument of economic policy, and we have the means to lower inflation to this level.
drop inflation interest loans rates
If inflation is 3-4%, interest rates will drop to 5-7% and loans could be issued for 10 years.
gas industry informed partners
We informed our partners about the development of the gas industry in Russia.
again couple raise
We will have to raise VAT again in a couple of years.
We should know how much we have in a non-oil budget.
cabinet changes discussion document experience main major prior rejected time
It is the first time in my experience that major changes that were rejected during preliminary considerations have been made to such a high-profile document without prior discussion by the Cabinet and coordination with the main ministers.
course oil question serious supplies though
This is not just a question of supplies of oil or gas, though they of course play a serious role.
absolute dollar moment reserve understand universal
That is why we do not understand the U.S. dollar at the moment as the universal or absolute reserve currency.
doubts position
I have no doubts that Russia's position will be supported.