Vladimir Putin held a meeting, via videoconference, on the situation in the education system amidst the coronavirus epidemic.

Vladimir Putin approved a list of instructions following a meeting with school and university students, teachers and mentors in Sochi on January 22, 2020.

Vladimir Putin spoke at the ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the Russian International Olympic University.

The President met with Russian Paralympic athletes on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The meeting was held during a visit to the Russian International Olympic University (RIOU), which marks its 10^th anniversary this year.

Rector of Moscow State University Viktor Sadovnichy briefed the President on the university’s current activities. Plans for celebrating the university’s 270^th anniversary in 2025 were discussed separately.

During a visit to the National State Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK), Vladimir Putin met with professionals, graduates and students.

The President visited Russia’s oldest film school, the National State Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK).

The President has approved a list of instructions following a meeting with the students and postgraduates of the Ural Federal University named after Russia’s First President, Boris Yeltsin.

University Rector Qiu Yong presented the certificate to the President of Russia. PRC President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants and guests of the first Forum of Russian and Kyrgyzstani university rectors, Development of Science and Education is an Investment in the Future.

Before the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Universiade, Vladimir Putin met in Krasnoyarsk with members of the Executive Committee of the International University Sport Federation (FISU).

The discussion covered ongoing work and future prospects of the university.

A meeting of Moscow State University Board of Trustees was held under Vladimir Putin’s chairmanship in the historic building of the Lomonosov Moscow State University on Mokhovaya Street.

The participants discussed interim results of implementing the Moscow State University development programme, further steps to enhance its competitiveness, as well as its participation in advanced research.

Vladimir Putin visited the historical building of Moscow State University at Mokhovaya Street ahead of Russian Students Day.

Vladimir Putin held a regular meeting with Government members.

On Interior Ministry Personnel Day, Vladimir Putin visited Kikot Moscow University of the Interior Ministry of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin sent congratulations to the participants and guests of the event to mark the 260^th anniversary of I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, as well as its teaching staff, students and graduates.

A reception was held at the Grand Kremlin Palace in honour of graduates of military academies of the Defence Ministry, Emergency Situations Ministry, Federal Security Service, Federal Guard Service and National Guard of Russia, and higher education institutions of the Interior Ministry and the Federal Penitentiary Service.

Vladimir Putin visited Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University and attended a plenary meeting of the 11^th Congress of the Russian Rectors’ Union.