The President and the Prime Minister sailed motorboats on the Volga, went fishing, and took a look at the river’s underwater life too, using a special camera to take underwater photos.

Dmitry Medvedev discussed current issues in the agriculture sector with agriculture workers from Krasnodar Territory, and congratulated them on this year’s record harvest.

The United Russia leaders presented to Dmitry Medvedev their list of candidates for the post of governor of Tula Region, and President of the United Russia Supreme Council Boris Gryzlov briefed the President on the primaries underway for candidates from the National Front in the run-up to the State Duma election.

Dmitry Medvedev signed the Order On Investment Ombudsmen in Federal Districts.

Dmitry Medvedev said that in his opinion the institute of investment ombudsmen at the federal level has proven effective. The President announced that he had signed an executive order conferring the status of investment ombudsmen on Deputy Presidential Envoys to Federal Districts (the Envoy’s aide in the Central Federal District) and those present are to report on the organisation of their work by October 1.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Early Termination of the Mandate of Tula Region Governor. The Executive Order appoints Vladimir Gruzdev acting head of the region.

Dmitry Medvedev informed the meeting participants that he has signed three laws aimed at further improving the national political system. In particular, these laws will help to reduce the number of election law violations.

Dmitry Medvedev discussed measures to improve the investment climate in Russia with representatives of the judicial community.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law on Personal Data.

Dmitry Medvedev and Nikolai Vinogradov discussed problems in preserving and restoring architectural monuments, possible transfer of buildings considered historical monuments to private ownership, and prospects for developing tourism in Vladimir Region, as well as national tourism overall.

Andrei Nelidov reported to the President on the forest fire situation in his republic and measures being taken to prevent the fires.

Dmitry Medvedev and Alexander Khloponin discussed organisational issues pertaining to the establishment of a university of the North Caucasus Federal District.

Mr Merkushkin briefed the President on forest fire prevention measures being taken in the region. Implementation of the President’s initiative to decentralise some federal powers to the regional level was also discussed.

Dmitry Medvedev met with SME managers from Zarechny in Penza Region and discussed problems faced by entrepreneurs in the region.

Dmitry Medvedev and President of Switzerland Micheline Calmy-Rey took part in the ceremony inaugurating the new Shchurovsky Cement Plant in Moscow Region. The plant is owned by Swiss Holcim Group, and around 500 million euros were invested in its modernisation.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law on Traffic Safety and Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation.