Blames problems on "powerful lobbyists" trying to undercut environmental reforms. Calls for government to act on the basis of the well-being of the people, not corporate interests.
Lauds the opening of new national parks in Daghestan, Chelyabinsk Oblast, and other places. Calls for them to be protected from all development other than environmental tourism.
Echoes of Kremlin aide Vladislav Surkov's recent article, which portrayed officials at all levels as vessels of communication between the people and the "ruler" -- and warned they'd better not fail in that one job.
Says Russian students doing well in international competitions, which shows that education system is improving. At same time, he notes that many schools don't have proper heating, plumbing, other basic necessities. Says this problem must be "completely resolved."
Says schools were connected to the Internet in the 1990s, but now they must be given high-speed connections and taken to the next level.
Students must have to ability to carry out "online projects" with students in other parts of Russia and abroad. Calls for measures to help people who want to choose careers in education, particular who want to work in rural schools.
Calls for improving the cultural life of rural people, access to museums, cultural events, etc.
Says funding will be boosted for construction of village cultural centers.