Vladimir Putin congratulated Pope Francis on his 85^th birthday.

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia was decorated with the highest state award of the Russian Federation, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called in a ceremony held in St Catherine’s Hall of the Moscow Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin signed the Executive Order On Awarding the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia (Vladimir Gundyayev).

Vladimir Putin attended the unveiling ceremony of the memorial Prince Alexander Nevsky and his Retinue in the Pskov Region.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to Russia’s Jews on Rosh Hashanah (New Year), one of the most revered holidays on the Jewish calendar.

President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent greetings to guests and participants of the official opening ceremony of the restored Cathedral of the Icon of Our Lady of Kazan at the Kazan Virgin Monastery.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Russia’s Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia on his Name Day. 

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to Russia’s Muslims on Eid al-Fitr.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia on Easter Sunday.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to Orthodox Christians and all Russians celebrating Easter Sunday.

Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Law On Amending the Federal Law On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Associations.

Vladimir Putin congratulated the Russian Jewish community on Passover.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Russia’s Buddhists on the Lunar New Year and the beginning of the White Moon.

Vladimir Putin congratulated the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church on the 12^th anniversary of his enthronement.

Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Anton Vaino chaired a regular meeting of the Presidential Council for Coordination with Religious Organisations.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to Orthodox Christians and all Russians celebrating Christmas.