Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Aman Tuleyev, who submitted a request for the early termination of his authority as Governor of Kemerovo Region. The President thanked the former governor for his longstanding work as head of the region.

President Putin signed the Executive Order On the Early Termination of the Authority of the Governor of Kemerovo Region, simultaneously appointing Sergei Tsivilev as acting head of the region.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to current and former staff of the Russian Foreign Ministry on their professional holiday, Diplomats’ Day.

Vladimir Putin congratulated current and former workers of prosecutor’s offices on their professional holiday, Prosecutor’s Office Workers Day, and the 296^th anniversary of the establishment of the prosecution service in Russia.

Vladimir Putin approved the new composition of the Management Personnel Pool under the patronage of the President of Russia. The pool includes 143 people representing federal and regional authorities, local governments and other organisations.

As part of New Year celebrations, Vladimir Putin met in the State Kremlin Palace with current and former regional governors.

Vladimir Putin held a traditional meeting with the leaders of the Federation Council and the State Duma, as well as relevant committees of both chambers of the Russian parliament.

Vladimir Putin signed the Executive Order On the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Northwestern Federal District.

Vladimir Putin signed the Executive Order On the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Central Federal District.

Vladimir Putin signed the Executive Order On the Post of Presidential Aide.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Alexander Gusev, and announced the decision to appoint him Acting Governor of Voronezh Region.

Vladimir Putin signed executive orders On Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the French Republic and On Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Principality of Monaco.

The President signed Executive Order On Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Mikhail Vedernikov to announce his decision to appoint him Acting Governor of Pskov Region.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Stanislav Voskresensky to announce his decision to appoint him Acting Governor of the Ivanovo Region.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Andrei Travnikov to inform him of the decision to appoint him Acting Governor of Novosibirsk Region.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Andrei Tarasenko during which the President announced his decision to appoint Mr Tarasenko Acting Governor of the Primorye Territory.