Head of Tatarstan briefed the President on the social and economic situation in the republic.

Dmitry Medvedev discussed with Mr Surkov the state of progress in implementing presidential instructions on wage increases for some categories of education sector workers and social workers.

Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Ilyukhin discussed the region’s economic situation and social indicators.

Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Artyakov discussed the socioeconomic situation in the region.

On the eve of the International Women’s Day, Dmitry Medvedev met with women, who have excelled in various fields, at his Gorki residence near Moscow.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation Regarding Provision of Housing for Orphans and Children not under Parental Guardianship.

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

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.

Dmitry Medvedev instructed Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoys to federal districts to organise monitoring in a number of areas.

Sergei Sobyanin briefed Dmitry Medvedev on Moscow's socioeconomic development in 2011 and progress in the project of the city's expansion.

Dmitry and Svetlana Medvedev visited Orphanage No.3 in Ivanovo and wished the children living there a Merry Christmas.

The meeting discussed preliminary results of the nation's socio-economic development in 2011 and forecasts for the short-term.

In particular, Dmitry Medvedev proposed a number of initiatives to further develop the country's political system. In addition, the President outlined his position on the main directions of domestic and foreign policy, economic modernisation and social development, defence and security.

The Presidential Reserve Fund’s spending came to an approved total of 700 million rubles (around $23 million) in 2011. A total of 206 social sector establishments received money from the fund over the course of the year.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law On Compulsory Medical Insurance in the Russian Federation.

Opening the meeting, the President congratulated all of Russia’s women on Mother’s Day, which Russia celebrates on November 27.

Dmitry Medvedev visited the Petrozavodsk Palace of Creativity for Children and Teenagers, where he had a meeting with professionals working in preschool education and at children's cultural institutions, and librarians.

Dmitry Medvedev discussed social security issues with public representatives at a meeting in Vladikavkaz.

Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin met with pensioners and veterans from across the country. The discussion focused on the ethnic policy, patriotic education of young people, indexation of pensions, medical supplies and employment of pensioners.