Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Governor of Yaroslavl Region Sergei Yastrebov and residents of the region.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Establishing Presidential Stipends for Young Scientists and Postgraduates Carrying Out Promising Research and Development in Priority Economic Modernisation Fields.

Dmitry Medvedev met with Altai State University students and took part in the National Student Forum.

Dmitry Medvedev made a speech at the plenary session of the IV National Student Forum.

Training and subsequent employment for highly qualified engineers in priority development sectors of the economy was the subject on the agenda.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions on issues related to students’ welfare.

The meeting took place at the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (PFUR) and is part of a series of meetings on students' welfare.

Mr Kozhemyako briefed the President on the social and economic situation in the region in general and on the situation in the region’s higher and vocational education sectors.

Dmitry Medvedev and university rectors, representatives of student organisations and heads of several Russian regions discussed the issues of increasing scholarships, improving students’ living conditions, developing campuses and students’ healthcare.

During a working visit to Maykop, Dmitry Medvedev chaired a staff meeting of Adygea’s education professionals.

Dmitry Medvedev and Alexander Khloponin discussed organisational issues pertaining to the establishment of a university of the North Caucasus Federal District.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions issued following a March 30 meeting of the Commission for Modernisation and Technological Development of Russia's Economy.

Dmitry Medvedev answered questions and listened to students' suggestions concerning the modernisation of technical education in Russia and enhancing the prestige of the engineering profession.

Dmitry Medvedev continued a series of meetings on developing engineering education and training of engineers and technicians for Russia’s industry.

Education and Science Minister Andrei Fursenko briefed Dmitry Medvedev on the preparations for the public discussion at a working meeting the previous day.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Establishment of the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University.

The Governor briefed the President on the socioeconomic situation in the region.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his greetings to participants and guests of the Education in Europe for the Harmonious Development of Students international symposium, which is being held in Moscow.