Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amendments to Article 2 of the Federal Law On Procedures for Forming the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Ivanov presented the new Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Siberian Federal District, Nikolai Rogozhkin, to the heads of the District’s regions.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Ending the Mandate of Krasnoyarsk Territory Governor Ahead of Term, releasing Lev Kuznetsov from his duties and appointing Viktor Tolokonsky Acting Governor of the region.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Lipetsk Region Governor Oleg Korolev to discuss the socioeconomic situation in the region, in particular, industrial development and the spring sowing campaign.

Vladimir Putin announced at the meeting the decision to appoint Sergei Melikov Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the North Caucasus Federal District and Nikolai Rogozhkin Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Siberian Federal District.

Vladimir Putin announced the establishment of the Ministry for North Caucasus Affairs at a working meeting with Lev Kuznetsov, who will head the new ministry.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Early Termination of the Mandate of Head of the Republic of Kalmykia, thereby releasing Alexei Orlov from his duties and appointing him acting Head of the Republic.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Appointing Staff at Internal Affairs Agencies of the Russian Federation.”

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On the Regional Office of the Presidential Property Management Directorate in the Republic of Crimea.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Early Termination of the Mandate of Murmansk Region Governor, releasing Marina Kovtun from her duties and appointing her acting governor of the region. 

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with members of the Government to discuss implementing the Culture Ministry’s work programme, the situation with municipal procurement, and work on a law to stimulate companies to introduce new technology that meets the latest environmental safety standards.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Early Termination of the Mandate of the President of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).