Sergei Sobyanin and Boris Gromov presented to Dmitry Medvedev their proposals on changing the borders between Moscow and Moscow Region in order to better develop the capital and the surrounding region.

Dmitry Medvedev and Sergei Sobyanin discussed ways to address Moscow’s urban planning and transport issues. The Mayor of Moscow also informed the President on the progress of the capital’s healthcare development programme.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions issued following a March 4 meeting on the establishment of International Financial Centre in Russia.

Dmitry Medvedev visited Domodedovo terrorist attack victims at the Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Medicine.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin and Moscow Region Governor Boris Gromov briefed President Medvedev on the measures being taken by Moscow municipal and regional authorities to render assistance to the victims of the terrorist attack at Domodedovo Airport.

Mr Sobyanin briefed Dmitry Medvedev on the results of implementing presidential anti-corruption instructions, and on the progress of work to address Moscow’s traffic jams. 

In his speech at the inauguration ceremony, the President wished Sergei Sobyanin success in his position as Moscow Mayor, stressing that the job of the Russian capital’s head was a major responsibility.

Dmitry Medvedev announced this during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Government Chief of Staff Sergei Sobyanin.

The President instructed First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Vladislav Surkov to notify the United Russia General Council’s Presidium accordingly.

United Russia's party leadership submitted list of candidates to President Medvedev for the positions of heads of Moscow city, Perm Territory and Ivanovo Region.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions following an August 16 meeting on the investment climate.