Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Ivanov visited the island of Iturup as part of a working visit to the Far East Federal District.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Governor of Vladimir Region Svetlana Orlova.

As part of a working trip to Nizhny Novgorod Region, Vladimir Putin visited the new RusVinyl plant, a joint venture between Russian company SIBUR and Belgium’s SolVin, and took part in launching polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production.

Mr Konkov briefed the President on the social and economic situation in Ivanovo Region. The discussion also covered the implementation of a synthetic fibre production and processing project in the region.

Mr Manturov briefed the President on the situation in the sector, in particular the development of the composite materials market and resolving problems with local aviation.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on replacing imports in the defence industry.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Commission for Military Technology Cooperation with Foreign States.

Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the 18^th St Petersburg International Economic Forum. The Forum is taking place this year under the theme of Sustaining Confidence in a World Undergoing Transformation.

Vladimir Putin met with heads of major Russian and foreign companies and business associations at the CEO Global Summit, which is part of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.

Vladimir Putin signed a list of instructions on developing the fisheries industry.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Vologda Region Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov.

Vladimir Putin signed a list of instructions on additional measures to stimulate economic growth.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Kursk Region Governor Alexander Mikhailov to discuss the social and economic situation in the region.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Lipetsk Region Governor Oleg Korolev to discuss the socioeconomic situation in the region, in particular, industrial development and the spring sowing campaign.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Head of the Republic of Kalmykia Alexei Orlov.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on stable development of single-industry towns.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to discuss the Government’s work in the previous year in view of the report the Prime Minister is preparing for the State Duma.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on replacing imported goods due to the threat of Ukraine terminating deliveries for a number of Russian industries, including the defence sector.