Vladimir Putin visited the 15th Koktebel Jazz Party international festival. Its main theme this year is Same Place, Same Jazz.

During his working trip to the Republic of Crimea, Vladimir Putin attended the Tavrida National Youth Educational Forum.

Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev attended the Opera in Chersonese International Music Festival.

Vladimir Putin met with public figures, scientists and cultural workers of Sevastopol and the Republic of Crimea.

Vladimir Putin expressed his deep condolences to the family and friends of the late Vera Glagoleva, theatre and cinema actress, film director and screenwriter, People’s Artist of Russia.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants and guests of the 25th Window to Europe Russian film festival.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants, organisers and guests of the 26^th Slavic Bazaar in Vitebsk international arts festival.

Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to the family and friends of painter, founder and rector of the Russian Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, People’s Artist of the Soviet Union Ilya Glazunov on his passing.

The President signed the Directive On Holding the Year of Russia in Japan and the Year of Japan in Russia.

Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the writer, thinker and journalist Daniil Granin on his passing.

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping met with representatives of public organisations, business and media communities of the two countries as part of the Chinese President’s official visit to Russia.

Vladimir Putin signed the Executive Order On celebrating the 500^th anniversary of the Founding of Novodevichy Monastery (Moscow).

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants and guests at the 39^th Moscow International Film Festival.

President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Brazil Michel Temer attended a performance by winners of the XIII International Ballet Competition and Contest of Choreographers at the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre.

On Russia Day, Vladimir Putin presented the 2016 Russian Federation National Awards for outstanding achievements in science and technology, literature and the arts, and humanitarian work.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to everyone taking part in the 28^th Kinotavr Open Russian Film Festival.

Winners of the 2016 Russian Federation National Awards for outstanding achievements in science and technology, literature and the arts, and humanitarian work have been announced.

Vladimir Putin visited a new concert hall in Repino, on the initiative of Mariinsky Theater Artistic Director and General Director Valery Gergiev.

Vladimir Putin presented writer and public activist Daniil Granin with the National Award for outstanding achievements in humanitarian activity in 2016.