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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.

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

Vladimir Putin and the President of China Xi Jinping met with participants of the Second Russian-Chinese Energy Business Forum on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping visited the Bolshoi Theatre to attend a gala on the occasion of the 70^th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Russia and China.

Following Russian-Chinese talks, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping made statements for the press.

Vladimir Putin met with Grand Mufti of Russia Rawil Gaynutdin.

During a visit to the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Centre, Vladimir Putin attended the unveiling of a monument to the heroes of the resistance in Nazi camps and Jewish ghettos during the World War II.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Economic Development Minister Maxim Oreshkin to discuss the dynamics of macroeconomic indicators in Russia.