In Krasnodar, Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting with representatives of the international business community investing in the North Caucasus tourism cluster.

Dmitry Medvedev and Alexander Tkachev discussed the prospects of tourism in the Krasnodar Territory, including the construction of an alpine spa resort at the Lago-Naki plateau.

The President submitted for consideration by the Legislative Assembly of Krasnodar Territory the candidacy of Alexander Tkachev for the post of regional governor.

The President submitted the candidacy of Vladimir Miklushevsky for the post of Primorye Territory governor for consideration by the Primorye Territory Duma.

Mr Chirkunov briefed Dmitry Medvedev on a number of infrastructure projects being implemented in the region.

The United Russia leaders presented to Dmitry Medvedev the party’s proposed candidacies for the posts of Governors of the Krasnodar and Primorye territories.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Head of the Interior Ministry's Main Department for St Petersburg and the Leningrad Region.

Dmitry Medvedev discussed the Volga Federal District’s economic development with Mr Babich.

The Governor briefed Dmitry Medvedev on the situation in the region’s housing and utilities sector.

The President signed Executive Order On Early Termination of the Mandate of Primorye Territory Governor. The Executive Order appoints Vladimir Miklushevsky acting head of the region.

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.