Modern infrastructure development in the housing and utilities sector was discussed at the State Council Presidium meeting held in Syktyvkar.

The First Deputy Prime Minister briefed the President on the situation on the domestic grains market and the implementation of the Federal Targeted Programme for Social Development in Rural Areas.

Dmitry Medvedev held a videoconference with residents of several regions throughout the country, as well as with governors and federal agencies. Following the videoconference, the President issued a series of instructions on social issues.

The meeting examined implementation of presidential instructions in a number of areas, including preventing unjustified housing and utilities tariff hikes, preparation of the housing and utilities sector for winter, reorganisation of state corporations, effective use of budget funds in the state procurement system, and provision of housing for Great Patriotic War veterans. 

A meeting of the Commission for Modernisation and Technological Development of Russia’s Economy devoted to implementing energy efficiency projects was held in Naberezhnye Chelny.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Housing Code and Cerain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Heating Supplies.

During the videoconference members of the Government and the judiciary, and a number of regional governors reported on execution of instructions issued by Dmitry Medvedev.