"The trend is obvious: the structure of the Russian economy is gradually (maybe slower than we would like), but it is changing, changing in the right direction," RIA Novosti quoted Putin as saying.
He noted that non-resource industries are playing an increasingly important role, high-tech sectors are gaining strength.
The head of state also emphasized that not all problems have been resolved, certain imbalances remain.
Earlier, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin assessed the situation in the Russian economy during a government meeting.