Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Approving Priority Development Areas in Science, Technology and Engineering in the Russian Federation and the List of Critical Technologies in the Russian Federation.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions that follow from the results of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 16–18, 2011.

The President gave an assessment of the current state of Russia’s economy and outlined the main modernisation priorities.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law amending the Tax Code and certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation.

Dmitry Medvedev chaired a meeting of the Commission for Modernisation and Technological Development of Russia’s Economy held at I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University. The meeting was dedicated to Innovation Technology in Children’s Healthcare.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On the Federal Service for Intellectual Property.

Taking part in the discussion with Dmitry Medvedev were scientists from universities in the USA, Japan, Britain, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and other countries, who were among the winners of the Russian Education and Science Ministry’s first tender for organising and carrying out research and development work at Russian universities.

The meeting examined further development of the Skolkovo Innovation Centre.

Dmitry Medvedev and Lloyd Blankfein discussed the establishment of an international financial centre in Moscow and possible participation of Goldman Sachs in Russia's Direct Investments Fund.

During his trip to St Petersburg, the President visited the Optogan LED plant.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to Article 5 of the Federal Law On Science and Scientific and Technical State Policy and to Article 171 of the Federal Law On Protection of Competition.

Dmitry Medvedev and Viktor Vekselberg reviewed the progress made on the Skolkovo Innovation Centre.

Dmitry Medvedev discussed developing Russian science’s technological base, grants, and social support measures with young scientists.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his greetings to participants and guests of the First National Russian Science Festival.

The ceremony, timed to coincide with the Russian Science Day, took place at the St Catherine Hall in the Kremlin. The Presidential Prize in Science and Innovation for Young Scientists is awarded to Russian citizens for a significant contribution to the development of national science and innovation in order to encourage the future research and create a positive environment for new scientific discoveries and innovative achievements.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Awarding the Russian Federation President's Prize in Science and Innovation for Young Scientists for 2010.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting of the Commission for Modernisation and Technological Development of Russia’s Economy, focusing on stepping up research and development work in companies with state participation.