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Winners of the 2020 Russian Federation National Awards for outstanding achievements in science and technology, literature and the arts, human rights and humanitarian activity have been announced.

First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Kiriyenko chaired a meeting of the Coordinating Committee for holding contests for presidential grants for projects in the field of culture, art and the creative industries.

The State Council Commission on the Economy and Finance held a meeting on ensuring long-term sustainability of regional and municipal finances and enhancing financial independence of the regions. The meeting took place as part of the 24^th St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

Bilateral consultations on countering corruption were held via videoconference as part of advancing the relations of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction between Russia and China.

A seminar-conference on implementing the State Ethnic Policy Strategy until 2025 took place in Svetlogorsk under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy in the Northwestern Federal District Alexander Gutsan.

Presidential Aide and Chairman of the Presidential Council on Cossack Affairs Anatoly Seryshev took part in reviewing practical studies with the atamans of Cossack military societies and their deputies on the issues of government service, education, and work with young people.

A memorial to Metropolitan Pitirim of Volokolamsk and Yuryev was unveiled in the town of Volokolamsk, Moscow Region. The monument was erected by the Russian Military Historical Society to mark the 95^th birth anniversary of this outstanding member of the clergy, public figure, and statesperson.

On May 6–7, 2021, Adviser to the President and Special Presidential Representative on Climate Issues Ruslan Edelgeriyev attended the 12^th Petersberg Climate Dialogue via videoconference. 

Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Anton Vaino chaired a meeting of the interdepartmental working group on countering illegal financial transactions via videoconference.

Aide to the President and Chairman of the Russian Military Historical Society Vladimir Medinsky took part in the closing ceremony of the regular International Search Expedition Rzhev. Kalinin Front.

Presidential Aide and State Council Secretary Igor Levitin and Kaliningrad Region Governor Anton Alikhanov chaired a videoconference meeting of the State Council commission on small and medium-sized businesses.

Adviser to the President and Special Presidential Representative on Climate Issues Ruslan Edelgeriyev had a meeting with Prime Minister of the federal state of Saxony Michael Kretschmer, who is in Russia on a working visit to take part in the events of the Year of Germany in Russia.

Presidential Aide and Chairman of the Russian Military Historical Society Vladimir Medinsky took part in the ceremony to unveil a Civil War monument on Karantynnaya Bay.

Adviser to the President and Special Presidential Representative on Climate Issues Ruslan Edelgeriyev had a meeting, via videoconference, with UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change and Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber.

First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Kiriyenko chaired a meeting of the State Council Commission on Coordinating and Evaluating the Regional Executive Bodies’ Performance.