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The Supreme Commander-in-Chief presented Gold Star medals of the Hero of Russia to participants in the special military operation who distinguished themselves in combat operations. The ceremony was held at the National Defence Control Centre.

The President arrived at the National Defence Control Centre of the Russian Federation to attend an expanded meeting of the Defence Ministry Board.

Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping over the tragic aftermath of an earthquake in the Gansu and Qinghai provinces.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on his re-election as President.

Vladimir Putin met with the winners and mentors of the Professionals National Championship of Professional Excellence.

Vladimir Putin congratulated the current staff and veterans of the Federal Service for Technical and Export Control (FSTEC) on its 50^th anniversary.

Vladimir Putin toured the Regions of Russia exhibition, which is part of the Russia International Exhibition and Forum at VDNKh.

Vladimir Putin attended a meeting at the 21^st congress of the United Russia political party.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants and guests of the 8th International Charity Cadet Ball.

Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the passing of his brother, Emir Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the members of the Russian Union of Travel Industry on the association’s 30^th anniversary.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting at the Kremlin with leaders of the political parties represented in the State Duma.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Maria Torkanovskaya, Fyodor Avdeyev, Vladimir Belenky, Robert Bitlev, Roman Kozhevnikov and Maria Myagkova from the Russian national team that won the 20^th International Junior Science Olympiad (physics, chemistry, biology) in the Kingdom of Thailand.

Vladimir Putin took part in the Fourth Railway Congress.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants, organisers and guests of the 23^rd Arts Square International Winter Festival in St Petersburg.

Vladimir Putin summed up the year’s results and answered questions from journalists and the people of Russia in a live broadcast.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the Senators of the Russian Federation on the 30^th anniversary of the establishment of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Constitutional Court President Valery Zorkin.