Dmitry Medvedev congratulated film director, screenplay writer, and holder of the title People’s Artist of the USSR Georgy Daneliya on his 80^th birthday.

Dmitry Medvedev discussed problems in African nations, prevention of infectious diseases, the fight against poverty, personal musical tastes, and many other topics with musician and lead singer of the Irish band U2, and social activist Bono.

The President examined the results of the restoration work underway for the city’s 300^th anniversary.

Dmitry Medvedev sent a message of congratulations to President of France Nicolas Sarkozy on the French national holiday, Bastille Day.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his greetings to participants and guests of the 19^th Slavyansky Bazar International Arts Festival in Vitebsk.

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.

On Russia Day in the Kremlin's St George Hall, Dmitry Medvedev presented the 2009 Russian National Awards to the best representatives of the Russian art and science.

Svetlana Medvedeva congratulated artist, graphic designer, and founder and rector of the Russian Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, Ilya Glazunov, on his 80^th birthday.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated artist, founder and rector of the Russian Academy of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture Ilya Glazunov on his 80^th birthday.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Awarding the 2009 Russian Federation National Awards in Literature and Arts.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his greetings to participants and guests of the V Festival of the World's Symphony Orchestras.

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.

Svetlana Medvedeva visited Kronstadt and congratulated veterans from her hometown on the upcoming holiday: the 65th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Dmitry and Svetlana Medvedev hosted a reception in honour of HM Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and Prince Consort Henrik.

Svetlana Medvedeva discussed with the Patriarch the ongoing restoration work at the Naval Cathedral of St Nicholas the Wonderworker in Kronstadt.

Svetlana Medvedeva attended the opening of an exhibition of Pablo Picasso’s works at the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts.