The discussion focused on the region’s socioeconomic situation.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Early Termination of the Governor of Irkutsk Region’s Mandate.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Irkutsk Region Governor Sergei Yeroshchenko to discuss the socioeconomic situation in the region and the creation there of a priority development area.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Governor of Irkutsk Region Sergei Yeroshchenko. The Governor briefed the President on the region’s socioeconomic situation.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Sergei Yeroshchenko on taking office as Irkutsk Region Governor.

Issues discussed at the meeting included ways to improve legislation on rallies and demonstrations and responsibility for violations in organising and conducting such events.

The President signed Executive Order On Early Termination of the Mandate of Irkutsk Region Governor, and by the same Executive Order appointed Sergei Yeroshenko acting governor of the region.

Dmitry Medvedev held a State Council Presidium meeting on measures to strengthen countering drugs consumption among young people, and also visited a number of city infrastructure sites.

In accordance with the Federal Law On the Police Force, the President issued executive orders on appointments to senior Interior Ministry posts.