Putin presented the head of VTB "Churants"

Russian President Vladimir Putin before the meeting with representatives of Russian business circles and associations in the Kremlin congratulated the head of VTB Andrei Kostin on the 61st anniversary and gave him a wristwatch.

“Before we start working, and before we all“ landed ”, let's congratulate the head of VTB Kostin Andrei Leonidovich. He has a birthday today. We sincerely congratulate you. I want to give you“ chimes ” - modest, but so called,” the Kremlin press service quotes the head of state.

In total, more than 50 businessmen, heads of leading private companies and companies with state participation, banks, public organizations took part in the meeting with the president.

Earlier this year, Kostin received from the head of state gratitude for the great contribution to the development of the country's economy, strengthening the position of Russia in the global oil and gas industry and a successful solution to the problems of improving the investment climate in the Russian Federation.

Kostin holds the position of president - chairman of the board, member of the VTB Bank of the Bank since 2002, the official website of the financial organization says.