Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova visited the Saratov Region as part of the nationwide inspection of the system for preventing child abandonment. The children's ombudsman discussed with the region's Governor Roman Busargin the supporting of childhood, and together with Mr Busargin held a working meeting with the heads of agencies and institutions of the system for the prevention of child neglect and juvenile delinquency, guardianship and custody agencies.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Governor of the Saratov Region Roman Busargin to discuss the region’s socioeconomic development and challenges to be addressed.

Roman Busargin has been appointed Acting Governor of the Saratov Region.

The President signed Executive Order On Early Termination of the Saratov Region Governor’s Powers.

During his trip to Engels, Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Saratov Region Governor Valery Radayev.

On Cosmonautics Day, Vladimir Putin held a meeting, via videoconference, on the long-term priorities of space exploration in the Russian Federation.

On the 60^th anniversary of the first manned flight into space, Vladimir Putin visited the memorial and educational complex at Yury Gagarin's landing site in the Engels District, Saratov Region.

Vladimir Putin inspected the new terminal at Gagarin International Airport.

Presidential Adviser German Klimenko had a working trip to Saratov Region, where he met with Saratov Region Governor Valery Radayev and took part in the Only Move Forward Economic Forum.

Mr Radayev briefed the President on the region’s socioeconomic situation.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Early Termination of Mandate of Saratov Region Governor.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Governor of the Saratov Region Valery Radayev. The discussion focused on the socioeconomic situation in the region, in particular, in industry, agriculture, education and healthcare, as well as transport infrastructure development.

Mr Radayev briefed Vladimir Putin on the region’s socioeconomic situation and the completion of several major infrastructure projects.

The Governor of Saratov Region briefed the President on the socioeconomic situation in the region.

The meeting addressed measures for stabilising prices on the grain market, issues of organising the sowing of winter crops and steps to increase the competitiveness of the agro-industrial complex following Russia’s accession to the WTO.

Vladimir Putin met with Saratov Region Governor Valery Radayev and residents of the region. Business community and education sector representatives took part in the meeting.

The President submitted the candidacy of Valery Radayev for the post of Saratov Region governor for consideration by the Saratov Region Duma.

The party leaders presented to Dmitry Medvedev their lists of candidates for the governorships of Moscow, Omsk and Saratov regions.

The President signed Executive Order On Early Termination of the Mandate of Saratov Region Governor.

Dmitry Medvedev visited the Taman Missile Division.

Dmitry Medvedev presented state decorations to officers of the 626 Missile Regiment for achievements in strengthening national defence and professional excellence.

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

Following the wildfires that have hit Volgograd Region and neighbouring areas Dmitry Medvedev instructed Prosecutor General Yury Chaika to carry out investigations into municipal and regional authorities’ preparedness for fire-fighting efforts.

The President spoke by telephone with the heads of the affected regions and Emergency Situations Minister Sergei Shoigu. Mr Shoigu briefed the President on the firefighting and relief efforts.

Dmitry Medvedev chaired a State Council Presidium meeting on regulating the domestic food market, visited several Saratov agribusinesses and had a meeting with Governor Pavel Ipatov.