Vladimir Putin visited Gogland Island in the Gulf of Finland, where he looked over a number of projects the Russian Geographical Society (RGS) is carrying out.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants and guests at the 22^nd Slavyansky Bazar International Arts Festival in Vitebsk.

Vladimir Putin took part in a ceremony unveiling a monument to Daghestani poet and public figure Rasul Gamzatov on Yauzsky Boulevard in central Moscow.

On June 5, Vladimir Putin will participate in unveiling a monument to prominent poet of Daghestan Rasul Gamzatov. The ceremony will take place in historic Yauzsky Boulevard of Moscow and mark the 90^th anniversary of the poet’s birth.

Vladimir Putin participated in events honouring the 60^th anniversary of the sister city relationship between St Petersburg and Turku.

Vladimir Putin and Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel visited the State Hermitage Museum to see the Bronze age: Europe without borders (mid-4^th millennium BC to early 1^st millennium BC) exhibition, which covers Europe’s ancient history.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to participants, organisers and guests of the 35th Moscow International Film Festival.

Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office visited Russian State University of Cinematography (VGIK).

Vladimir Putin signed a list of instructions following a meeting on cultivating Russian cinema art, held on May 24, 2013.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants, organisers and guests at the Theatres of Russia – to North Caucasus festival.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Orders on the 2012 Russian Federation National Awards for outstanding achievements in science and technology, literature and arts, and humanitarian work.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on Russian film industry development.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On State Support Measures for Culture and the Arts.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to participants of the XII Moscow Easter Festival. 

Vladimir Putin participated in the opening ceremony for the Mariinsky Theatre’s new building and met with members of the theatre’s Board of Trustees.

Vladimir Putin visited the theatre and cultural complex Alexandrinsky Theatre’s New (Small) Stage.

Vladimir Putin visited the Maria Savina Theatre Veterans’ Home where renovations will finish in May, and met with theatre community representatives.

Vladimir Putin congratulated conductor and artistic director of St Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theatre Valery Gergiev on his 60th birthday.