Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Ivanov gave an interview to Sergei Brilev, anchor of TV current affairs programme Vesti v Subbotu. 

The Head of the International Olympic Committee gave a high assessment of the preparation and organisation of the Olympic Games in Sochi. Before the meeting, Vladimir Putin and Thomas Bach attended the ice hockey match between Russia and the US at the Bolshoy Ice Dome.

Vladimir Putin congratulated speed skaters Viktor Ahn and Vladimir Grigoryev, who won gold and silver in the 1,000-metre short-track event.

Vladimir Putin visited the Swiss team fans’ house at the Olympic Park and spoke to fans and foreign journalists.

Vladimir Putin viewed the exposition of Russian regions at the Olympic Park and discussed the development of children’s and youth sports.

Vladimir Putin met with President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach, Honorary President of the International Olympic Committee Jacque Rogge and member of the International Olympic Committee Jean-Claude Killy.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Elena Nikitina who won the bronze medal in the skeleton event.

Vladimir Putin visited the US and Canada’s team fans houses at the Olympic Park in Sochi, where he spoke with the athletes and representatives of the national Olympic committees.

Vladimir Putin held a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council.

Vladimir Putin congratulated silver medal winners in the luge team relay competition at the Sochi 2014 Olympics Tatyana Ivanova, Albert Demchenko, Alexander Denisyev, and Vladislav Antonov.

Vladimir Putin congratulated bronze medalist in the 20km biathlon race at the Sochi 2014 Olympics Evgeny Garanichev.

Vladimir Putin met with a number of Government members to discuss legislation for developing Russia’s financial market and implementation of the Economic Development Ministry’s 2013–2018 action plan.

Vladimir Putin congratulated silver medalist of the XXII 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi in 500-meter long track speed skating Olga Fatkulina.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Alexander Smyshlyaev on winning the bronze medal in freestyle mogul skiing at the XXII Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.

Vladimir Putin visited the China House, where he toured an exhibition showing Russian-Chinese sports contacts, and spoke with President of the Chinese Olympic Committee Liu Peng.

Vladimir Putin met with representatives of the Public Council for the Preparation of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. The Council was established on the initiative of Sochi residents to voice their opinions on the issues of greatest importance for the city. 

Vladimir Putin congratulated Sven Kramer on his record in the 5,000-metre speed skating competition at the XXII Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Viktor Ahn on winning the bronze medal in the 1,500-metre short track competition at the 2014 XXII Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Russia’s figure skating team on their team figure skating gold medal at the Winter Olympics.