Dmitry Medvedev presented the Banner of the Russian Federal Guard Service to the service’s director Yevgeny Murov.

The President signed an executive order releasing Mr Pozgalev of his duties as governor of Vologda Region ahead of term following his resignation request. 

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation Following the Introduction of Rotation for Civil Service Officials.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts in Connection with Improving State Governance in Combating Corruption.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting with Valentina Matviyenko, who had been elected speaker of the Upper House of Parliament.

Dmitry Medvedev signed executive orders appointing Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoys to three federal districts.

Dmitry Medvedev announced his decision to submit Georgy Poltavchenko’s candidacy for the post of St Petersburg Governor for consideration by the St Petersburg Legislative Assembly.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Early Termination of the Mandate of St Petersburg Governor

The Minister briefed the President on the work to develop Russia’s digital broadcasting network.

Dmitry Medvedev signed a number of executive orders establishing procedures for publishing on the internet reports on the work of state ministries and agencies. The executive orders were signed in accordance with the Federal Law On Access to Information on Activities of State Authorities and Bodies of Local Self-Government, requiring presidential approval of the relevant lists of agencies and types of information to be published.

The Accounts Chamber Chairman reported to the President on the results of budget spending monitoring.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions issued following a July 20, 2011 meeting with independent directors and government representatives within boards of directors and supervisory boards at companies with state participation.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order on the Presidential Commission on Personnel Policy at Law Enforcement Agencies.

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

Dmitry Medvedev met with independent directors and government representatives within boards of directors and supervisory boards at companies with state participation.

Dmitry Kozak and Alexander Khloponin briefed Dmitry Medvedev on the state of progress in implementing the President’s initiative to transfer some federal powers to the regional authorities.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions that follow from the results of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 16–18, 2011.

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