63 Quotes by Dmitry Medvedev

I always say that modernization is not an abstract thing; its a very specific task.

We will step up support for the non-commodity export sector, working more closely with potential buyers of Russian goods. We do have something to offer in the IT sphere, the nuclear power industry, aircraft manufacturing, the aerospace industry and a number of other sectors

We do not want Ukraine to default. On the contrary, we need an economically viable partner. However, debts should be paid, and this includes state and commercial debts

Demand for grain in the world today is a more stable trend than demand for energy. Russia is a major grain exporter and can consolidate its positions

Our goal is not to douse the recession with money, which would be useless, as both you and I know. Our goal is to liberate the business initiative, to lower administrative and law enforcement pressure and to make legal protection truly effective

The Government will not abandon the free conversion of the rouble

We must learn to succeed in conditions of low fuel and energy prices

The devaluation of words and promises regarding free enterprise is, in principle, worse than the devaluation of the rouble

When I get into a bad mood, I do sports and then everythings OK. And then I go and make decisions, however painful they may be.