Vladimir Putin made annual Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation which outlines priority targets for national political and economic development.

Meeting participants discussed the implementation of presidential instructions to achieve specific socio-economic development goals outlined in a number of presidential executive orders issued on May 7, 2012.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Czech Republic on Social Security.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law On the Subsistence Minimum in the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On the Consumer Goods Basket in the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin chaired a State Council Presidium meeting on developing the Far East and the Trans-Baikal Territory.

Mr Gruzdev briefed Vladimir Putin on the socio-economic situation in the region.

Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the North Caucasus Federal District Alexander Khloponin reported to Vladimir Putin on the implementation of the North Caucasus development programme.

Mr Nagovitsyn reported to the President on the republic's socio-economic development, in particular, the implementation of the programme aimed at providing housing to young families and measures on reducing preschool waiting lists.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Samara Region Governor Nikolai Merkushkin and the region's residents represented by industry, education and social sphere professionals.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on addressing the social problems facing single-industry towns. Comprehensive development of the labour market and launching job creation projects in these towns were the main subjects of discussion.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Governor of Tver Region Andrei Shevelev and region’s residents representing education and healthcare sectors and business community.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Governor of Yaroslavl Region Sergei Yastrebov and residents of the region.

The President visited a Moscow labour veterans’ rest home, where he met with veterans and public organisations representatives.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov and Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Federation’s Armed Forces Nikolai Makarov. The meeting addressed the results of the Kavkaz 2012 military exercises, as well as the provision of housing to servicemen.

Vladimir Putin met with Head of Karachayevo-Circassia Rashid Temrezov and people working in the republic’s education, healthcare, agriculture and business sectors.

Vladimir Putin met with Head of Mari El Leonid Markelov and residents of the region – healthcare sector, agriculture and sports representatives.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On the Presidential Commission for Veteran Affairs.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On the Presidential Commission for the Disabled.