In Krasnodar, Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Presidential Council for the Development of Physical Culture and Sport.

Vladimir Putin talked with FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a visit to the new stadium of FC Krasnodar.

Vladimir Putin visited the FC Krasnodar Academy, a boarding school where young trainees for the FC’s team study.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to participants, guests and organisers of the 5^th Youth Judo Tournament in memory of distinguished trainer of Russia Anatoly Rakhlin.

Vladimir Putin took part in a gala match of the Night Hockey League’s 6^th National Festival that traditionally involved Hockey stars from Russia and abroad.

Vladimir Putin congratulated participants, guests and organisers of the 6^th Night Hockey League Festival on the opening of the finals stage.

Vladimir Putin took part in a hockey training session at the Olympic Shaiba Arena following the Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix.

Vladimir Putin met with the top officials of Pirelli to discuss the company’s operations in Russia.

Vladimir Putin attended the Formula One Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrome in the Olympic Park.

Vladimir Putin met with top Formula One officials – CEO Chase Carey, Commercial Director Sean Bratches, and Motorsport Managing Director Ross Brawn. The meeting was also attended by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Denis Dmitriyev, winner in the individual sprint event at the 2017 track cycling world championship in Hong Kong.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Darya Shmeleva, winner in the 500 metres heat at the 2017 track cycling world championship in Hong Kong.

Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Law On Amendments to Russian Federation Laws to Enhance Regulation of Certain Aspects of Ensuring Law and Order during Official Sports Events.

The President approved a list of instructions following a March 1, 2017, meeting on the preparation and holding of the 2019 Winter Universiade in Krasnoyarsk.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation with Regard to the Creation of Mechanisms for Increasing the Income of Children’s and Youth Sports and Professional Sports Organisations.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting on preparations for the 29^th Winter Universiade Krasnoyarsk 2019.

Vladimir Putin visited Biathlon Academy multipurpose sports centre in Krasnoyarsk and met with the winners of the 28^th Winter Universiade 2017. The President toured the sports complex and talked with Universiade medalists.

The President arrived in Krasnoyarsk, where on Wednesday, March 1, he will chair a meeting to discuss preparations for the 29^th Winter Universiade Krasnoyarsk 2019.