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President of Russia – Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Federation Armed Forces Vladimir Putin attended a military parade marking the 78^th anniversary of Victory in the 1941–1945 Great Patriotic War.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Vladimir Putin met in the Kremlin with President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, who is in Russia on an official visit.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the leaders of Abkhazia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, South Ossetia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and to the people of Georgia and Moldova on the 78^th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov and Governor of the Kurgan Region Vadim Shumkov reported to the President on the situation with wildfires in the region.

The President held, via videoconference, a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council.

On May 8, Moscow will host Vladimir Putin’s talks with President of theKyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov who will pay an official visit to Russia.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro at the Venezuelan side’s initiative.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants in and guests of the final leg of the 12^th Russian National Amateur Ice Hockey Teams’ Festival that opened in Sochi.

The President held a working meeting with the Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov. The discussion focused on the current situation in the economy, particularly the dynamics of macroeconomic indicators, instruments for encouraging major investments, and the system of support for small and medium-sized enterprises, including in the new territories.

The President held a meeting with Nizhny Novgorod Region Governor Gleb Nikitin. The head of the region informed the President about the socioeconomic development of this region.

In St Petersburg, Vladimir Putin offered his best wishes to artistic director and director of the Mariinsky Theatre Valery Gergiev on the occasion of his 70^th birthday.

The governor informed the President about the socioeconomic situation in the region, specifically, the development of local tourist potential. The meeting was held via videoconference.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants and guests of the Victory Songs gala concert devoted to the 78^th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Voronezh Region Governor Alexander Gusev, via videoconference.

The President held a meeting with Government members via videoconference.

Vladimir Putin sent condolences to the family and friends of fashion designer Valentin Yudashkin on his death.

Vladimir Putin took part, via videoconference, in a ceremony to mark the resumption of tram service in Mariupol.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the successful constitutional referendum.