Preparations for the start of the new school year were the subject of discussion.

At the meeting of the Presidential Council for the Development of the Information Society in Russia dedicated to assessing interim results and prospects of employing information and communication technologies, Dmitry Medvedev noted that their development and implementation have special relevance in a country like Russia, given its enormous distances.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions following a meeting with the United Russia political party’s core group on May 28, 2010.

The law, which affects education, healthcare, social services, and culture, has already been passed by the State Duma in its third reading and elicited debate within society.

Dmitry Medvedev held a joint meeting of State Council Presidium, Presidential Council for Culture and Art Presidium, and Presidential Council for Science, Technology and Education Presidium.