Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the fifth World Congress of Compatriots Living Abroad.

Vladimir Putin approved the Russian Schools Abroad Concept Document.

Head of the Federal Migration Service Konstantin Romodanovsky chaired the 24^th meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission for the Implementation of the National Programme to Assist the Voluntary Resettlement of Compatriots Currently Living Abroad.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Amendments to the State Programme to Assist Voluntary Resettlement of Compatriots Living Abroad to the Russian Federation, Approved by Executive Order No. 637 of the President of the Russian Federation of June 22, 2006.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Implementation of the State Programme to Assist Voluntary Resettlement of Compatriots Living Abroad to the Russian Federation.

In Israeli Netanya, Vladimir Putin and Israeli President Shimon Peres took part in a ceremony of unveiling a monument to the Red Army’s victory over Nazi Germany. Great Patriotic War veterans also attended the ceremony.

Dmitry Medvedev appointed Konstantin Kosachev director of the Russian Cooperation Agency and special presidential representative for CIS Affairs.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Estonia on Cooperation in Pension Provision.

Dmitry Medvedev announced having signed an executive order establishing a foundation to protect the rights of compatriots living abroad. The foundation will provide legal, information and financial support for compatriots abroad in case their lawful rights and interests are violated. 

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Establishing a Foundation for Supporting and Protecting the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to the family of Great Patriotic War veteran and former Soviet partisan Vasily Kononov following Mr Kononov’s death.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his greetings to the participants and guests of the World Conference of Compatriots entitled The Contribution by Compatriots to Russia's Modernisation. Opportunities for Developing Partnerships.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Civil Procedure Code of the Russian Federation.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation in Light of Implementation by the Russian Federation of International Agreements on Readmission.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law On Russian Federation’s State Policy toward Compatriots Living Abroad.

Dmitry Medvedev invited the meeting participants to share their vision of the Skolkovo Innovation Centre being built near Moscow, and the way its activities should be organised.