The President had a working meeting with Gleb Nikitin, during which he informed Mr Nikitin of his decision to appoint him Àcting Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region.

The President began his working visit to Nizhny Novgorod by inspecting the international terminal at Strigino Airport built for 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Region Valery Shantsev to discuss the region’s socioeconomic situation.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Ending the Mandate of the Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Region ahead of Term.

Mr Shantsev briefed Vladimir Putin on the socioeconomic situation in the region, in particular, the start of operations at new companies, infrastructure development and construction of social sector facilities.

Mr Shantsev informed the President about a new road that has opened, and the start of construction of a new metro station in the city.

Dmitry Medvedev signed a list of instructions following the State Council Presidium meeting held on June 9 in Dzerzhinsk on ensuring environmental security and eliminating built-up ecological damage.

Dmitry Medvedev and Valery Shantsev discussed modernisation of the region’s chemical production facilities.

The Governor briefed the President on the results of implementing mother and child health programme in the region.

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.

The President is receiving constant updates from the governors of the fire-affected regions.

Dmitry Medvedev instructed the Government to take urgent measures to put out fires, help victims’ families and others affected by the fires, and allocate compensation funds for property destroyed and building new homes.