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.

Talks between Dmitry Medvedev and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were held in New Delhi.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting of the Commission for Modernisation and Technological Development of Russia’s Economy on the sidelines of the Go Russia! National Innovation Forum.

Summit participants discussed the outcomes of Russia’s presidency of the Commonwealth and identified priorities for the upcoming year.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting of the Commission for Modernisation and Technological Development of Russia’s Economy on legal regulation of innovation activity in Russia.

The 3rd International Nanotechnology Forum is underway in Moscow, bringing together scientists and businesspeople from Europe, Asia and America for three days of discussion on developing Russia’s innovation sector and the outlook for Russia’s nanotechnology industry.

Dmitry Medvedev met with members of the academic advisory board of the Fund for Development of the Centre of Research and Commercialising of New Technologies in Skolkovo.

Dmitry Medvedev took part in the V Forum of Creative and Academic Intellectuals of the CIS Member States. The forum's theme is Innovative and Humanitarian Partnership: the Basis for Dynamic Development of CIS States.

Talks between Dmitry Medvedev and President of the Federal Republic of Germany Christian Wulff took place in the Kremlin.

The Skolkovo innovation centre must demonstrate how Russia can and must make use of its immense scientific potential, Dmitry Medvedev said while addressing participants in the Global Innovation Partnerships Forum.

Dmitry Medvedev and Arnold Schwarzenegger discussed the possibilities for California's business and scientific communities’ participation in the Skolkovo innovation centre development.