Mr Sobyanin briefed the President on preparations for the celebration of the 68^th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War and on social support measures for veterans.

Social sector issues, including healthcare modernisation, public sector pay rises, and developing Moscow’s transport infrastructure, were the main subjects of discussion.

Vladimir Putin visited the newly opened Novokosino Moscow Metro station.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting on the expansion of Moscow.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions issued following an April 9 meeting on Moscow City Agglomeration development. 

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting to examine and discuss the concept for expanding the Moscow City boundaries.

Sergei Sobyanin briefed Dmitry Medvedev on Moscow's socioeconomic development in 2011 and progress in the project of the city's expansion.

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 approved a list of instructions that follow from the results of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 16–18, 2011.

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

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

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 signed Executive Order On Awarding Special Senior Ranks to the Russian Federation Interior Ministry Officers and Appointments of the Russian Federation Interior Ministry Officers.

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. 

Dmitry Medvedev emphasised that the success of other important tasks depends on improving traffic conditions in the capital.

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 signed Executive Order relieving Yury Luzhkov of his duties as Moscow Mayor ahead of term.