The discussion covered ongoing work and future prospects of the university.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Acting Governor of St Petersburg Alexander Beglov.

Vladimir Putin attended a concert titled Listen, Country, this is Leningrad Speaking at the Oktyabrsky Grand Concert Hall.

President Putin attended events marking the 75^th anniversary of breaking the Nazi siege of Leningrad

After visiting the Peter and Paul Fortress, Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Acting Governor of St Petersburg Alexander Beglov.

Vladimir Putin congratulated all Orthodox Christians and all Russians celebrating Christmas.

Vladimir Putin visited the St Petersburg Children’s Hospice public health facility that provides palliative care.

During his visit to St Petersburg, Vladimir Putin met with Lyudmila Verbitskaya, linguist, academician and honorary president of the Russian Academy of Education.

Vladimir Putin met with Artyom Palyanov, a boy who dreams of catching a bird's eye view of St Petersburg, as well as his brother and father. The President promised to make his dream come true.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with President of Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Jean Todt to discuss the development of motor sport in Russia.

A meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council chaired by Vladimir Putin will be held on December 6 in St Petersburg.

Vladimir Putin attended the gala opening of the 7^th St Petersburg International Cultural Forum.

Vladimir Putin held an offsite meeting on measures to increase the efficiency of Russian medication supply system at the GeroPharm plant in St Petersburg.