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

On Ukraine’s initiative, Dmitry Medvedev and Viktor Yanukovych had a telephone conversation on August 1.

The President is receiving constant updates from the governors of the fire-affected regions.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated former and current railway workers on their professional holiday – Railway Workers’ Day.

The presidents of Russia and Turkmenistan discussed key issues of bilateral relations and noted the positive cooperation dynamics in several areas. Mr Medvedev and Mr Berdimuhamedov expressed their satisfaction with the work of the Intergovernmental Commission and the development of interregional ties, which is of major practical importance for the Russian-Turkmen relations.

The Minister briefed President Medvedev on measures taken by the Defence Ministry to fight forest fires in Central Russia.

Dmitry Medvedev met with heads of international sports federations on the sidelines of the international sports forum Russia – Country of Sports, which opened yesterday at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium.

Dmitry Medvedev accepted Ella Pamfilova’s resignation from her post as chairwoman of the Council for Civil Society Institutions and Human Rights.

Dmitry Medvedev gave instructions to the Prime Minister on the fire-fighting and relief efforts underway in a number of Russian regions.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting in videoconference format.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Joseph Kabila Kabange following the capsizing of a ferry on the Kasai River.

Dmitry Medvedev instructed the Government to take urgent measures to put out fires, help victims’ families and others affected by the fires, and allocate compensation funds for property destroyed and building new homes. 

The main issue discussed at the meeting was the introduction of innovation technology and energy efficiency programmes in the course of national projects implementation.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation and on a Lump-Sum Payment out of the Family (Maternity Capital) Grant Funds.

The President signed Federal Law On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation to Improve Provision of Drugs in Rural Areas.

At Dmitry Medvedev's invitation, President of South Africa Jacob Zuma will make an official visit to Russia on August 4–6, 2010.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law On the Federal Security Service and to the Russian Federation Code of Administrative Offences.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Housing Code and Cerain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari following a plane crash near Islamabad.