The discussion dealt with the Government’s proposal to give the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East the power to implement state policy in the Arctic.

Alexander Brechalov informed the President about the region’s socioeconomic development.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the creation of cultural, educational and museum centres in Vladivostok, Kaliningrad, Kemerovo and Sevastopol.

After visiting the Peter and Paul Fortress, Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Acting Governor of St Petersburg Alexander Beglov.

Vladimir Putin met with elected governors of the Russian regions – the heads of the Republic of Khakassia, Primorye and Khabarovsk territories, Vladimir Region and the Nenets Autonomous Area. The participants reviewed the election campaign and plans for the further development of the regions.

Presidential Aide and State Council Secretary Igor Levitin held the first meeting of the working group to prepare the State Council Presidium meeting on developing the housing market and creating a comfortable urban environment.

The President approved a list of instructions following a meeting on increasing the efficiency of medication supply system.

The President signed the Executive Order On Amending the List of Federal Districts Approved by the Russian Presidential Executive Order No 849 of May 13, 2000.

The Governor updated the President on the socioeconomic situation in Yaroslavl Region.

Vladimir Putin approved a list of instructions on the socioeconomic development of Astrakhan Region.

Vladimir Putin met with Valery Limarenko to inform him of the decision to appoint Mr Limarenko Acting Governor of Sakhalin Region.

The President signed an Executive Order On the Acting Governor of Sakhalin Region.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Tver Region Governor Igor Rudenya to discuss digital television in the region, socioeconomic matters and the tourism industry prospects.

Vladimir Putin approved a list of instructions regarding the development of the fuel and energy complex in the Republic of Daghestan

Vladimir Putin met with Kirov Region Governor Igor Vasilyev to discuss the socioeconomic situation in the region, in particular healthcare and education.