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The United Russia leaders presented to Dmitry Medvedev their list of candidates for the post of governor of Tula Region, and President of the United Russia Supreme Council Boris Gryzlov briefed the President on the primaries underway for candidates from the National Front in the run-up to the State Duma election.

Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation Nikolai Bordyuzha briefed the President on preparations for an upcoming informal CSTO summit.

Dmitry Medvedev gave an interview to Russia Today and First Informational Caucasus television (Kanal PIK) channels and the Ekho Moskvy radio station.

The Accounts Chamber Chairman reported to the President on the results of budget spending monitoring.

Dmitry Medvedev sent a message to President of the United States Barack Obama congratulating him on his 50^th birthday.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions issued following a July 20, 2011 meeting with independent directors and government representatives within boards of directors and supervisory boards at companies with state participation.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with President of the United States of America Barack Obama.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his profound condolences to the family of Nikolai Petrov following the pianist’s death.

The meeting, chaired by the President, focused particularly on improving the draft law on protecting public health.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated Igor Spassky, a scientist and designer of nuclear submarines, member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, on his 85th birthday.

Dmitry Medvedev said that in his opinion the institute of investment ombudsmen at the federal level has proven effective. The President announced that he had signed an executive order conferring the status of investment ombudsmen on Deputy Presidential Envoys to Federal Districts (the Envoy’s aide in the Central Federal District) and those present are to report on the organisation of their work by October 1.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated current and veteran servicemen in the Russian Airborne Forces on Paratroopers Day.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to Chairman of the National Defence Committee of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong Il following floods that have caused much loss of life and devastation.

The President signed Executive Order approving the regulations on the Russian Federation Interior Ministry Public Council.

Dmitry Medvedev watched a naval parade and a military-sports festival. The President congratulated the servicemen and veterans on Russian Navy Day.

Dmitry Medvedev signed a list of instructions following the joint session of presidiums of Presidential Council for Culture and the Arts and the Presidential Council for Science, Technology and Education, as well as the meeting with historians held on July 22. The joint session was devoted to preparations for celebrating the 1150th anniversary of Russia’s statehood in 2012.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Early Termination of the Mandate of Tula Region Governor. The Executive Order appoints Vladimir Gruzdev acting head of the region.