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Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov. Mr Kadyrov briefed the President on the socioeconomic situation in the region, noting, in particular, a reduction in unemployment. According to Mr Kadyrov, around twenty investment projects have been implemented in the republic, including in agriculture, energy sector, and industry.

Vladimir Putin met with businessman and head of the USM Holdings Alisher Usmanov.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner Ella Pamfilova to discuss the results of the work by the Commissioner and its regional representatives. Ms Pamfilova briefed the President on the issues that citizens raise especially frequently.

Vladimir Putin presented state decorations in a ceremony at the Kremlin to more than 40 citizens of Russia and other countries.

Vladimir Putin met with Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar and President of the Federation of Jewish Communities Alexander Boroda to congratulate all Jews of Russia on Hanukkah.

Vladimir Putin met with Government members to discuss implementing the Annual Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Mariinsky Theatre Board of Trustees.

Vladimir Putin held a joint meeting of the Presidential Council for the Development of Physical Culture and Sport and the Russia 2018 Organising Committee on preparations for hosting the World Cup.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu. In particular, the Defence Minister informed the President on the discovery of the flight data recorder from the Russian fighter jet shot down in Syria by the Turkish Air Force.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Governor of Perm Territory Viktor Basargin. Mr Basargin briefed the President on the region’s industrial output results for 2015 and implementation of various projects, including projects that are part of special investment contracts.

Mr Kovalchuk briefed Vladimir Putin on the current work of the National Research Centre Kurchatov Institute and its participation in international research projects.

Mr Chemezov presented the corporation’s new high-tech production programme to the President, gave an account of Rostec results over its 8 years of work, and outlined the corporation’s new strategy.

The President presented state decorations to Russian servicemen taking part in the military operation in Syria.

Vladimir Putin delivered the Annual Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly. The Address was traditionally delivered at the Kremlin’s St George Hall before an audience of more than 1,000 people.

Vladimir Putin participated in the launch of the first stage of a power bridge to Crimea. The ceremony was held during a visit to the Krymenergo company in Simferopol.

Vladimir Putin made a press statement and answered questions from Russian and foreign journalists following his visit to France to participate in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Vladimir Putin met with President of Peru Ollanta Humala Tasso. Several documents on strategic partnership were signed within the framework of the bilateral meeting.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference.

Vladimir Putin met with President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping. The two presidents held a meeting following the plenary session of the UN Climate Change Conference.

Vladimir Putin took part in the 21^st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the 11^th session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP).