Putin cites 'Where are the money, Zin?' over fund risks
Putin recalled a line from Vladimir Vysotsky's song, 'Where are the money, Zin?', while commenting on plans by the Russian Sports Fund to fund construction projects.
Consensus
- Putin referenced a phrase from Vladimir Vysotsky's song 'Dialogue at the Television' during a meeting.
- The phrase 'Where are the money, Zin?' was used in the context of concerns about the Russian Sports Fund financing construction projects.
- Putin expressed concern about opaque funding and the lack of direct financial support to sports federations.
- Putin proposed that funds be directed directly to sports federations.
- The issue of funding transparency for sports federations was previously raised by Putin in October.
Points of divergence
- Putin previously used the phrase 'Where are the money, Zin?' in February 2021 during a meeting of the Council on Science and Education, referring to scientists' real salaries. — vesti
- Putin had previously instructed in October to ensure proper funding for sports federations. — vesti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Putin quoted Vysotsky regarding funding of construction by sports fund - Gazeta.Spb — Gazeta.SPb
- Putin assessed RSF construction plans with the phrase 'Where are the funds, Zin?' — Вечерняя Москва
- Putin recalled the phrase 'Where are the money, Zin?' when speaking about risks of fund distribution — Вести
- Where are the money, Zin? — РИА Новости (Telegram)
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