Vladimir Putin met with Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar and President of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia Alexander Boroda in the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia on the 16^th anniversary of his enthronement.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and to the participants and guests of the 33^rd International Educational Christmas Readings This year’s theme is the 80^th Anniversary of the Great Victory: The Memory and Spiritual Experience of Generations.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.

Vladimir Putin congratulated all Orthodox Christians and all Russians celebrating Christmas.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, participants, organisers and guests of the 26th World Russian People’s Council “The Russian World: External and Internal Challenges”.

The President signed Federal Law On Amendments to Article 6.21 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation.

On the National Unity Day, Vladimir Putin visited the Orthodox Russia – The National Unity Day Forum and Exhibition at the Manezh Central Exhibition Hall in Moscow.

Vladimir Putin and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia visited the Annunciation Church of the St Alexander Nevsky Lavra to mark the 300^th anniversary of the transfer of Alexander Nevsky relics to St Petersburg.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to Head of the Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia Pandito Khambo Lama Damba Ayusheyev and to participants and guests of the celebrations.

The President visited the Central Buddhist Monastery Thubten Shedrup Ling in Kyzyl, Tuva.

Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev visited the Holy Myrrhbearers Cathedral.

In the Trinity Cathedral of the Lavra, Vladimir Putin bowed to the Holy Trinity icon by Andrei Rublev, which was delivered from the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour on June 22, on the eve of the Orthodox holiday of the Holy Trinity.

Following his talks with Kim Jong-un, Vladimir Putin visited the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Pyongyang.

Vladimir Putin congratulated the Muslims of Russia on Eid al-Adha holiday.

The President congratulated Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia on Easter Sunday.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Orthodox Christians and all Russian citizens celebrating Easter Sunday.

Vladimir Putin extended greetings to Russian Jews on Passover.