In Russia, PM Putin paid more than President Medvedev
For 2008, the official figures are:
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin earned the equivalent of USD137,000. Assets included a large plot of land, a 77 sq m apartment, a garage, 2 classic cars and a trailer.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev earned 11% less. Assets included a 368 sq m apartment, 3 million roubles in bank deposits, 4,700 sq m of land, a Volkswagen Golf and 2 parking spaces.
Wonder if they’re required to list every small detail down to say, horse riding breeches. What if it’s a pricey one?
Mitigating factor:
- they are not compelled to disclose the income of any children or relatives.
- no independent taskforce to verify the truth to the figures.
Source
The BBC, 7 Apr 2009
