Dmitry Medvedev sent his greetings to participants and guests of the Education in Europe for the Harmonious Development of Students international symposium, which is being held in Moscow.

Dmitry Medvedev awarded the Order of Courage to Vitaly Morozov (posthumously) and Tatyana Demina for rescuing children in the Azov Sea.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation and on a Lump-Sum Payment out of the Family (Maternity Capital) Grant Funds.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to Articles 26 and 28 of the Federal Law on the Russian Federation Civic Chamber. 

Following the deaths of several children in the Azov Sea and other incidents, Dmitry Medvedev instructed Pavel Astakhov to audit jointly with the Presidential Control Directorate and the Prosecutor General’s Office the legislation concerning children’s vacationing.

The meeting addressed measures for ensuring children’s safety while they vacation at summer camps.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions issued following a meeting on organisation of summer holidays for children and teenagers of June 8, 2010.

Dmitry Medvedev was briefed by Mr Chaika on the activities of the prosecutors in protecting the rights of the minors and preventing crimes against children.

Dmitry Medvedev made this statement at the meeting on organisation of summer holidays for children and teenagers, adding that this work should be made part of the regions’ socio-economic development programme.

Russia’s Civic Chamber has launched the nation-wide Russia — Without Child Abuse movement.