Vladimir Putin congratulated Russian Jews on Rosh Hashanah.

A gala reception was held at the Kremlin on behalf of the President in honour of the 1000^th death anniversary of St. Vladimir, Equal-to-the-Apostles. Attending the reception were representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church, public and political figures.

Vladimir Putin visited the newly restored Church of St Vladimir at the Moscow Diocesan House. The restoration of the Diocesan House and the church were timed to mark the 1000^th anniversary of St Vladimir’s death.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Russia’s Muslims on the Eid ul-Fitr holiday.

Vladimir Putin singed Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Unions.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill on his Name Day and on the Day of Slavic Writing and Culture and noted the Russian Orthodox Church’s contribution to creating harmonious coexistence between Russia’s different faiths.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia on the Easter holiday.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Orthodox Christians and all Russians celebrating Easter.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Russia’s Jewish community on the Passover holiday.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Russian Buddhists on their traditional holiday Sagaalgan.

While on a visit to Egypt, Vladimir Putin met with Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa.

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

Vladimir Putin extended Christmas greetings to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Orthodox Christians and all Russians celebrating Christmas.

The President attended a Christmas mass at the Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin in the village of Otradnoye on the outskirts of Voronezh. The service was attended by local parishioners and children from the church orphanage.

While on a working trip to the Northwest Federal District, Vladimir Putin visited the restored Church of St Sergius of Radonezh in Tsarskoye Selo and viewed the exhibits at the church’s museum.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amending Article 16 of Federal Law On the Freedom of Conscience and Religious Organisations.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Russian Muslims on one of their most revered holidays Eid al-Adha, which marks the completion of the pilgrimage to Muslim holy sites.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Russian Jews on the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah.