Vladimir Putin chaired a videoconference on the situation in the regions affected by severe weather. Meeting participants discussed relief efforts following flooding in the Volga, Urals and the Far Eastern federal districts.

The Acting Governor briefed the President on the socioeconomic situation in the region. In particular, the meeting discussed demographic trends and the current situation in the housing sector.

The Prosecutor General informed the President about inspections of the timber industry in the Far East, Siberia, the Urals and Northwestern federal districts. They also discussed improving legislation in the forest industry.

Mr Kadyrov briefed Vladimir Putin on the socioeconomic situation in the region.

The Acting Governor briefed the President on the socioeconomic situation in the Magadan Region, particularly on the development of its special economic zone and the payment of salaries to public sector employees.

Mr Zimin briefed the President on the social and economic situation in the region.

Vladimir Putin visited the Seliger 2013 National Youth Education Forum, taking place in Tver Region on July 14-August 5.

The meeting examined the Moscow-Kazan high-speed railway project’s prospects and main parameters.

Vladimir Putin held a State Council Presidium meeting on tasks for the Russian regions to increase the availability and improve the quality of medical care.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on reconstructing and modernising the Trans-Siberian railway.

The President signed the Federal Law On Amending Article 6 of the Federal Law on the Special Economic Zone in Kaliningrad Region and on Amending Specific Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the North Caucasus Federal District Alexander Khloponin to discuss the region’s social and economic situation.

During his trip to Chita, Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the socioeconomic situation and business development in the Trans-Baikal Territory.

During his trip, Vladimir Putin took part in a video linkup with the Orlan drilling platform, observed the military exercises of the Eastern Military District and held a meeting on the development of the Sakhalin Region.

Vladimir Putin took part in events commemorating the 70^th anniversary of the tank battle at Prokhorovka.

The President will visit Prokhorovsky district where he will take part in the celebration of the 70^th anniversary of the Battle of Prokhorovka, and also chair a meeting of the Pobeda (Victory) Organising Committee.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Yunus-Bek Yevkurov during which the head of Ingushetia asked the President to accept his resignation.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting in the Kremlin on developing the Moscow aviation hub.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on implementing the 2011–2020 state arms procurement programme, focusing on development of the technology base for air and space defence.