Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants, organisers and guests of the New Wave 2017 International Contest of Young Pop Music Performers.

The President approved a list of instructions following his meeting with public, academic and cultural figures of the city of federal importance Sevastopol and the Republic of Crimea that took place on August 18, 2017, and his attendance of the Tavrida National Youth Educational Forum on August 20, 2017.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to participants, organisers and guests of the 30^th Moscow International Book Fair (MIBF).

Vladimir Putin, President of China Xi Jinping, President of Brazil Michel Temer, President of South Africa Jacob Zuma and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi opened the BRICS Countries’ Cultural Festival.

Vladimir Putin has sent greetings to participants of the Golden Phoenix Russian film festival of actors and directors.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the 10^th Mikael Tariverdiev International Organ Competition.

Vladimir Putin and President of China Xi Jinping visited an exhibition of Chinese arts and crafts and Chinese cultural heritage.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to all taking part in the 20^th Russian Art Festival in Cannes.

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 Order 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.