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President Vladimir Putin discussed the possibility of replacing privileges with cash payments at a meeting with members of Government

May 25, 2004

Key issues connected with the possible replacement of privileges with cash payments are how to protect these funds from inflation, and what the size of payments and budget expenditure will be.

Vladimir Putin instructed the Government to develop and present a list of measures to restrict the growth of prices and tariffs in areas concerning citizens who may be affected by these changes.

May 25, 2004