Vladimir Putin inspected the Olympic facilities of the coastal cluster in the Imeretin Valley, some of which are operational and others under construction.

Vladimir Putin met with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge, IOC Coordination Commission Chairman Jean-Claude Killy and IOC Executive Director for the Olympic Games Gilbert Felli.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with representatives of federal agencies and the Krasnodar Territory officials on the implementation of instructions on disaster relief following heavy floods in Krymsk in July 2012. In addition, the meeting participants discussed measures to protect the Krymsk county, Krasnodar Territory, from natural disasters.

The meeting on the situation in Krymsk will examine implementation of presidential instructions and executive orders related to the disaster relief effort following last year’s floods in Krasnodar Territory’s Krymsk county.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On the State Commission for the Preparation and Holding of the XXII Olympic Winter Games and XI Paralympic Winter Games in 2014 in Sochi.

Vladimir Putin visited a new housing development in Krymsk, which is now home to families affected by the July 2012 floods.

Yesterday evening Vladimir Putin met with Gerard Depardieu, who has been granted Russian citizenship.

Vladimir Putin and Krasnodar Territory Governor Alexander Tkachev inspected ski tracks at the Krasnaya Polyana Alpine Ski Resort.

Vladimir Putin met with coaches and members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and watched the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in the Iceberg Skating Palace.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, and examined the transport infrastructure facilities being built for the Games.

Vladimir Putin took part in a ground-breaking ceremony for the South Stream gas pipeline project. 

Vladimir Putin observed the Kavkaz 2012 military exercises at the Rayevsky training ground.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on disaster relief following a flood in the Krasnodar Territory.

Vladimir Putin met with public representatives to discuss issues concerning moral and patriotic education for young people.

Disaster relief measures following the floods in Krasnodar Territory’s Tuapse County on August 21, and compensation payment procedures for flood victims were the subjects of discussion.

Vladimir Putin instructed the Emergency Situations Ministry, Regional Development Ministry and Krasnodar Territory authorities to provide all necessary assistance to flood victims in Novomikhailovsky village (Tuapse District) in order to rebuild housing and ensure normal life.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Russia’s judo team on their successful performance at the London Olympics and invited them to attend Russia’s first mixed martial arts championship, taking place in Sochi.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on disaster relief following the July 7 floods in Krasnodar Territory in Gelendzhik, which was also affected by the disaster.

Vladimir Putin visited flood-damaged areas of Krymsk and held a meeting on the disaster relief and clean-up operations.