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.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the Fourth National Convention of the National Public Youth Organisation Student Construction Brigades.

During his visit to the Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology of Kazan Federal University, Vladimir Putin held a video conference with the country’s leading higher education institutions.

Vladimir Putin addressed the Forward Together national forum of student clubs.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings on the beginning of the first academic year in the Russian-Chinese University in Shenzhen established on the basis of Lomonosov Moscow State University and Beijing Polytechnic University.

Vladimir Putin congratulated professors, faculty, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and alumni of the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University on the 70^th anniversary of its founding.

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

Vladimir Putin met with participants in the Forum of Student and Youth Organisation Leaders on Russian Students’ Day.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Moscow State University (MGU) Board of Trustees.

Yaroslav Kuzminov updated the President on the implementation of the Academic Excellence Project 5–100.