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Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Deputy Prime Minister – Plenipotentiary Presidential Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yury Trutnev.

Vladimir Putin extended his greetings to the participants and guests of the 10^th Russian Forum of Medical Volunteers and Young Medical Professionals, and congratulated them on the 10^th anniversary of the Medical Volunteers public healthcare volunteer movement.

The President held a meeting with Chairman of the Russian Union of Theatre Workers, theatre and film actor and director Vladimir Mashkov.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Chairperson of the Central Election Commission Ella Pamfilova in the Kremlin to discuss preparations for the single voting day, with a focus on election security.

Alexander Shuvayev reported to the President on his current performance as acting governor of the region.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On the Appointment of the Military Personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

The meeting was attended by the Minister of Defence, the Chief of the General Staff, and the commanders and chiefs of staff of the Tsentr and Vostok groups of forces.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the initiative of the Brazilian side.

Vladimir Putin heard the report on the diamond mining company’s performance, including the creation of Europe’s largest diamond-cutting cluster in Smolensk, exploration of hard-to-reach diamond deposits, gold mining, and jewellery production. ALROSA’s energy projects, including its participation in the construction of the Novolenskaya thermal power plant and the modernisation of the Svetlinskaya hydroelectric power plant in Yakutia, were discussed on a separate basis.

During his trip to the Krasnoyarsk Territory, Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with the region’s Governor Mikhail Kotyukov, who reported to the President on the socioeconomic situation in the region.

Vladimir Putin addressed the closing ceremony of the Bolshaya Peremena national contest finals. Ahead of the event, the President met with the participants and finalists of the seventh season of the national contest.

Vladimir Putin extended his greetings to Andrei Kaprin, a scholar, surgical oncologist, full member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Director General of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre under the Russian Healthcare Ministry, on his 60^th birthday.

Vladimir Putin extended his greetings to the current and former Airborne Forces personnel on their professional holiday.

CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Russian Railways Oleg Belozerov briefed the President on the company’s performance during the first half of the year.

Vladimir Putin extended his condolences to the family and friends of basketball player Ivan Edeshko.