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The Kremlin is the venue of a ceremony to present Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation medals which were presented to five Russian citizens for their outstanding service to the state and its people.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, who briefed the President on the development of navigational/data-exchange technologies of the GLONASS global navigation satellite system.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Head of the Republic of Ingushetia Yunus-Bek Yevkurov to discuss the region’s socioeconomic situation.

The President held a regular meeting with Government members. The meeting participants discussed measures to promote the use of natural gas as motor fuel.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting on economic issues, which was attended by Presidential Aide Andrei Belousov, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, Economic Development Minister Maxim Oreshkin as well as Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina.

Tatyana Moskalkova presented to the President the annual report on the situation concerning human rights.

The Moscow Mayor briefed the President on the socioeconomic situation in Moscow. In particular, the President discussed with the Moscow Mayor the development prospects for the city’s transport infrastructure, measures to support small and medium-size enterprises, research institutions and high-technology companies in Moscow.

Vladimir Putin met with Chairman of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia Mikhail Shmakov to discuss the labour market and implementation of labour legislation.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Volgograd Region Governor Andrei Bocharov to discuss flood relief and social work in the region.

During his visit to the renovated Cosmos pavilion at VDNKh Vladimir Putin met with cosmonauts and space industry veterans to congratulate them on their professional holiday.

Vladimir Putin received the credentials of a number of foreign ambassadors in Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.

Dmitry Medvedev informed the President about the main topics of the 2017 Government performance report he will present to the State Duma on April 11.

During a visit to Kurchatov Institute, the President addressed the joint meeting of the Russian Academy of Sciences Presidium and the Kurchatov Institute’s Scientific Council.

While visiting the Kurchatov Institute, Vladimir Putin had a meeting with the leaders of the Russian Academy of Sciences and National Research Centre Kurchatov Institute.

The President held a Security Council meeting to discuss draft Basic Principles of the State Border Policy of the Russian Federation and measures to improve national security as they apply to protecting the country's borders.

Vladimir Putin presented 2017 Presidential Prizes to young culture professionals and 2017 Presidential Prizes for writing and art for children and young people.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Acting Governor of the Kemerovo Region Sergei Tsivilev.

Vladimir Putin met with members of the Inspection Commission of the International Exhibitions Bureau (BIE).

Vladimir Putin received Special Envoy of the President of the People’s Republic of China, Member of the Chinese State Council and Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Kremlin. The prospects for further developing and strengthening Russian-Chinese relations were discussed.

In the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin chaired a State Council meeting on priority areas of activity of the Russian regions to promote competition in the country.