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The annual special Direct Line with Vladimir Putin was broadcast live by Channel One, Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 and Public Television of Russia TV channels, and Mayak, Vesti FM and Radio Rossii radio stations.

Ahead of his visit to People’s Republic of China, the President of Russia answered questions from President of China Media Group Shen Haixiong.

Vladimir Putin and President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen visited the Vienna Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum).

Vladimir Putin attended a meeting of the Russian-Austrian Business Council devoted to the 50th anniversary of gas supplies from Russia to Austria.

Vladimir Putin held talks with Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria Sebastian Kurz.

Vladimir Putin held talks with Federal President of the Republic of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen in Vienna. The two presidents met in the Hofburg Palace in the centre of the Austrian capital.

Ahead of his visit to Austria, the President of Russia answered questions from Austria’s ORF news presenter Armin Wolf.

The President met with the new Chairman of the Accounts Chamber Alexei Kudrin.

Anna Kuznetsova presented an annual report on the performance of commissioners for children’s rights.

On International Children’s Day, Vladimir Putin presented the Order of Parental Glory to parents of large families from Russian regions. The ceremony was held in the Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Novgorod Region Governor Andrei Nikitin to discuss the socioeconomic situation in the region.

A ceremony was held in the Kremlin to present senior officers and prosecutors appointed to higher command positions and awarded higher military (special) titles and ranks.

Vladimir Putin received in the Kremlin Prime Minister of Bulgaria Boyko Borissov, who arrived in Russia on a working visit.

Vladimir Putin congratulated military and civilian personnel and veterans of the FSB Border Guards Service on their professional holiday, Border Guards Day.

Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe attended a reception following a concert at the Bolshoi Theatre to mark the opening of the Cross Years of Russia and Japan.

Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe attended the opening ceremony of the Cross Years of Russia and Japan following their talks at the Kremlin.

Following Russian-Japanese talks, Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe made statements for the press.