Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the participants and guests of events marking the 80^th anniversary of the arrival of the first allied convoy in the port of Arkhangelsk.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the organisers and visitors of the historical documentary exhibition On the Eve of the Great Patriotic War. September 1, 1939 – June 22, 1941.

The President signed Federal Law On Amendments to Article 6 of the Federal Law On Immortalising Victory of the Soviet People in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945 and Article 1 of the Federal Law On Countering Extremist Activities.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amendments to Federal Law On Immortalising Victory of the Soviet People in the 1941−1945 Great Patriotic War.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, at the initiative of the Cuban side.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Angela Merkel, at the German side’s initiative, on the occasion of the 80^th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, and the Day of Memory and Sorrow marked in Russia on that day.

On the 80^th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, the President laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall.

An article by the President of Russia has been published in the German weekly newspaper Die Zeit and is timed to coincide with the 80^th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic war.

The President signed the Executive Order On Conferring the City of Labour Valour Honorary Title of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin chaired, via videoconference, the 43^rd meeting of the Russian Pobeda (Victory) Organising Committee.

Vladimir Putin attended the military parade marking the 76^th anniversary of the Victory in the 1941–1945 Great Patriotic War.

Vladimir Putin met with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon at the Kremlin. Discussions involved the development of bilateral relations and regional security projects, including the situation around Afghanistan.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the finalists of the Victory Ambassadors national contest.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the sixth gala concert of the Thank You for Your Loyalty, Descendants! patriotic event.

Vladimir Putin wished all the best to the veterans of the Great Patriotic War, visitors to the mos.ru portal of the Moscow Government, and participants of the Word of the Soldier of Victory project on Victory Day.

Aide to the President and Chairman of the Russian Military Historical Society Vladimir Medinsky took part in the closing ceremony of the regular International Search Expedition Rzhev. Kalinin Front.

The list of Russian and foreign journalists accredited to cover the events marking the 76^th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War has been published.