Vladimir Putin awarded the 2018 Presidential Prize for Young Culture Professionals and the 2018 Presidential Prize for Writing and Art for Children and Young People.

Vladimir Putin visited the St Petersburg Children’s Hospice public health facility that provides palliative care.

The President signed Federal Law On Amendments to Article 151 of Federal Law On Information, Information Technology and Information Protection and Federal Law On Protection of Children from Information Harmful to Their Health and Development.

The Kremlin hosted the first meeting of the Presidential Council for the Implementation of State Policy on Protecting Family and Children chaired by Council Chair and Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko. Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Anton Vaino also attended the meeting.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On the Council for the Implementation of State Policy in the Sphere of Protecting Family and Children.

Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi met with students from the Russian educational centre Sirius and talented Indian children.

On September 1, Vladimir Putin will visit the Sirius Educational Centre in Sochi to meet with winners of international student competitions of the 2017−2018 academic year, as well as teachers and instructors.

The President signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Belarus on Education for Children of the Republic of Belarus Missions’ Employees in Overseas Schools.

Anna Kuznetsova presented an annual report on the performance of commissioners for children’s rights.

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.