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zhivaThursday, July 8th, 2010 10:39 pm
Putin discusses bride prices and inflation:
http://www.premier.gov.ru/visits/ru/11295/events/11311/
VLADIMIR PUTIN: Actually, I looked with interest at the proposals of religious leaders to raise a bride-price.
YB Evkurov: Bride price, yes.
VLADIMIR PUTIN: With 12.5 thousand up to 30 thousand rubles - as noted, because of inflation.
YB Evkurov: Inflation, Yes.
Vladimir Putin: Please note that inflation in the Russian Federation is expected at a little over six percent on the year. So, if a bride-price increases from 12.5 thousand to 30 thousand - it's more than more than inflationary expectations. No need to generate inflationary expectations. But in fact, frankly, a bride-price - it's not even entirely Islamic tradition. Close examination is needed.
YB Evkurov: Yes, but there is a question... It is good that we had this Islamic conference. There wasn't such conference in five years. We discussed good questions. And it's people who decided to raise bride-price, not we. And then, one should understand that the bride-price is not for someone's pocket, but for the family - clothes and shoes for bride, child things.
VLADIMIR PUTIN: I see. This is probably a big plus for families with girls. This is the tool to support young families.
http://www.premier.gov.ru/visits/ru/11295/events/11311/
VLADIMIR PUTIN: Actually, I looked with interest at the proposals of religious leaders to raise a bride-price.
YB Evkurov: Bride price, yes.
VLADIMIR PUTIN: With 12.5 thousand up to 30 thousand rubles - as noted, because of inflation.
YB Evkurov: Inflation, Yes.
Vladimir Putin: Please note that inflation in the Russian Federation is expected at a little over six percent on the year. So, if a bride-price increases from 12.5 thousand to 30 thousand - it's more than more than inflationary expectations. No need to generate inflationary expectations. But in fact, frankly, a bride-price - it's not even entirely Islamic tradition. Close examination is needed.
YB Evkurov: Yes, but there is a question... It is good that we had this Islamic conference. There wasn't such conference in five years. We discussed good questions. And it's people who decided to raise bride-price, not we. And then, one should understand that the bride-price is not for someone's pocket, but for the family - clothes and shoes for bride, child things.
VLADIMIR PUTIN: I see. This is probably a big plus for families with girls. This is the tool to support young families.