On International Children’s Day, Vladimir Putin presented the Order of Parental Glory to parents of large families from Russian regions. The ceremony was held in the Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.

The 15^th Conference of Regional Children’s Rights Commissioners took place in Moscow on May 28–29. The conference was entitled The Decade of Childhood: Happy Children – Happy Country.

Vladimir Putin attended the 6th Youth Judo Tournament in memory of distinguished trainer of Russia Anatoly Rakhlin at the Yubileiny Sports Centre.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the organisers, participants and guests of the 6^th Youth Judo Tournament held in memory of distinguished trainer of Russia Anatoly Rakhlin, who would have turned 80 on May 23.

Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi attended the closing ceremony of the May educational programme at the centre.

The President signed a list of instructions on implementing the Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly of March 1, 2018.

At the meeting held ahead of Gazprom’s 25^th anniversary, Alexei Miller informed the President about the company’s achievements and current operations.

During his trip to Kolomna, Vladimir Putin visited the local perinatal centre.

Vladimir Putin met with school students who won the National Competition for the Best Composition titled Russia Focused on the Future.

Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Law On Monthly Allowances for Families with Children.

The President talked to children taking part in the National New Year Party on Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin.

The President approved a list of instructions following the November 28, 2017 meeting of the Coordination Council for Implementing the National Children’s Strategy for 2012–2017.

Vladimir Putin met in the Kremlin with the winners of the Family of the Year national contest.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Coordinating Council for Implementing the National Children’s Strategy at the Kremlin to review the Council’s operation over the past five years.

Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Anna Kuznetsova met with 2017 Family of the Year national contest winners ahead of Mother’s Day.

From 29 October to November 3, Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights Anna Kuznetsova made a working visit to three regions of the Far East: the Kamchatka and Primorye territories and the Sakhalin Region.

Vladimir Putin met with Director of the National Research Centre for Emergency Children's Surgery and Traumatology and President of the National Medical Chamber Leonid Roshal.

Olga Golodets updated the President on the situation around the placement of children in adoptive and foster families. Preparations for hosting WorldSkills 2019 competition in Kazan were discussed separately.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants, organisers and guests of the opening ceremony for the multifunctional sports centre for the Krasnoyarsk children's football club Totem.