Protection of children’s rights was the main issue discussed at the meeting chaired by Dmitry Medvedev.

The Governor briefed the President on the implementation of policies supporting motherhood and children in Sverdlovsk Region.

The two main issues on the agenda were improving the investment climate and raising the quality of state regulation of the economy.

Dmitry Medvedev met with speakers of the two chambers of the Federal Assembly, their deputies and heads of key committees in the Council of Federation and State Duma. This meeting format is to become regular.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions issued following his January 7 meeting with educators working in orphanages in the city of Ivanovo.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Protection of Children from Information Harmful to Their Health and Development.

Ms Golikova reported to the President on the Ministry’s work in 2010 in such areas as support of mothers and children, development of high-tech medical care for children, and pension coverage. 

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to Article 16 of the Federal Law On State Regulation of Production and Circulation of Ethanol, Alcoholic Beverages and Alcohol-Containing Products.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law On Charity Activity and Charitable Organisations and Article 7 of the Federal Law On Insurance Contributions to the Russian Federation Pension Fund, Russian Federation Social Insurance Fund, Federal Compulsory Health Insurance Fund, and Regional Compulsory Health Insurance Funds.

Dmitry Medvedev signed two Federal Laws introducing amendments to the Civil Procedure Code, the Labour Code and Federal Law On State Registration of Legal Entities and Individual Entrepreneurs.

Dmitry Medvedev visited an inclusive education kindergarten in Moscow, attended by children with disabilities together with their able-bodied peers.

Dmitry Medvedev outlined his views on the main issues of the nation’s economic development, its social sphere, national political system, national security and defence.

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.