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Following the ceremony to present National Awards, an official reception took place on the Moscow Kremlin's Ivanovskaya Square to mark the national holiday, Russia Day.

On Russia Day, in the St George Hall of the Kremlin, the President presented the 2018 National Awards for outstanding achievements in science and technology, literature and the arts, and humanitarian activity.

The discussion focused on the development of the special investment contract mechanism.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbay Jeenbekov.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Mohammed Al Nahyan, at the initiative of the Emirates.

During the telephone conversation, Vladimir Putin warmly congratulated Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on his convincing victory in the election of the President of Kazakhstan and wished him success.

Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova presented to the President her annual report on human rights. In particular, certain problems with receiving Russian citizenship, assistance to housing equity holders and families who took out a currency mortgage, and current issues with the criminal procedure legislation were discussed. In addition, the ombudswoman reported to the President on the case of journalist Ivan Golunov.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on his election as President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Winners of the 2018 Russian Federation National Awards for outstanding achievements in science and technology, literature and the arts, and humanitarian work have been announced.

Vladimir Putin sent birthday greetings to ballerina, National Artist of Russia Svetlana Zakharova.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants and guests of the Primakov Readings International Forum, currently underway in Moscow.

On June 20, 2019, at 12 pm, the annual special Direct Line with Vladimir Putin will be broadcast live by Channel One, Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24, NTV, Public Television of Russia and Mir TV channels, and Mayak, Vesti FM and Radio Rossii radio stations.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to participants, organisers and guests of the 30^th Kinotavr Open Russian Film Festival.

Vladimir Putin met with foreign business leaders at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.

Vladimir Putin met with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, who arrived in St Petersburg to take part in the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.

Vladimir Putin congratulated professors, the teaching staff, students, postgraduate students and graduates of the Moscow Conservatory with a significant event – the 150^th graduation of the conservatory.

Vladimir Putin made a speech at the plenary session of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.