Vladimir Putin signed the Executive Order On Relief Measures Following Large-Scale Flooding in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Primorye and Khabarovsk Territories, Amur and Magadan Regions and the Jewish Autonomous Region.

The President will make an inspection flight of flooded districts in Amur Region and Khabarovsk Territory, and will hold a meeting on the flooding in the Far East.

Fedor Andreyev briefed Vladimir Putin on the company's activities.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting of the Public Supporters' Committee and United Russia party regional core group devoted to housing and utilities.

In Yakutia, Dmitry Medvedev took part in an official opening ceremony of the Berkalit-Tommot-Nizhny Bestyakh railway.

Socioeconomic situation in the region was the subject of discussion.

Chairman of the United Russia Supreme Council and Speaker of the State Duma Boris Gryzlov presented to the President the party’s proposed candidacies for the posts of governor of Nizhny Novgorod Region and president of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).

Mr Shtyrov asked to be allowed to step down from his post of president of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and his resignation was accepted.

Mr Shoigu reported that the waters in Yakutia are subsiding and that all necessary assistance is being offered to those affected by the flood.

The discussion focused on the floods affecting Yakutia and other regions of Russia and the means to overcome the situation.