Mikhail Ignatyev briefed Dmitry Medvedev about the measures implemented in the region to develop education, support small and medium-sized businesses, and improve the employment situation.

The President submitted to the Supreme Khural (parliament) of the Republic of Tuva the candidacy of Sholban Kara-ool for the post of the republic’s head and prime minister.

Mr Artamonov briefed Dmitry Medvedev on support programmes for families with many children and development of pre-school education facilities in the region.

Dmitry Medvedev presented the certificates conferring the title of City of Military Glory title to the mayors of Kovrov, Lomonosov, Taganrog and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

The party leaders presented to Dmitry Medvedev their list of candidates for the post of Head of the Republic of Tuva.

Accounts Chamber Chairman reported to Dmitry Medvedev on the results of a comprehensive audit of the Housing and Utilities Reform Fund.

Dmitry Medvedev was briefed on progress made in implementing presidential instructions, in particular with regard to providing housing to the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945) veterans, increasing the efficiency of utilities services, boosting the birth rate and rendering support for families with many children.

The meeting discussed, in particular, further increase of housing construction volumes, ways to improve mortgage lending system, development of rentals institution, implementation of programmes to provide housing to veterans, servicemen and large families.

The governor briefed the President on the implementation in the region of federal programmes to provide gas supply and relocate citizens from unfit housing.

Dmitry Medvedev met with the members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission in Sochi.

The latest World Cup downhill race kicked off in Krasnaya Polyana. The race is a test and is being held at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Ski Resort that will stage the 2014 Olympics.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order releasing Mikhail Sukhodolsky from his post of head of the Interior Ministry’s Main Department for St Petersburg and Leningrad Region.

Dmitry Medvedev had working meetings with head of the Republic of Udmurtia Alexander Volkov and St Petersburg Governor Georgy Poltavchenko.

Dmitry Medvedev discussed the North Caucasus tourism cluster development at a working meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the North Caucasus Federal District Alexander Khloponin.

The United Russia leaders presented to Dmitry Medvedev the party's proposed candidacies for the post of Tomsk Region Governor.

The Head of Chuvashia reported to Dmitry Medvedev on the performance of the housing and utilities sector in the republic. The region's socioeconomic situation was also discussed.

The President nominated governor candidates for Arkhangelsk and Volgograd regions.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated residents of St Petersburg and Leningrad Region on the 68^th anniversary of the lifting of the Leningrad Blockade. 

United Russia presented to Dmitry Medvedev the lists of its candidates for the governorships of Arkhangelsk and Volgograd regions.