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Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with CEO of the Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation Sergei Kiriyenko.

Vladimir Putin awarded Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation gold medals to Russians who have distinguished themselves though their state and public service and have made major contributions to the nation’s socioeconomic development, including in developing production, science, culture, education and sport.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Presidential Commissioner for Entrepreneurs’ Rights Boris Titov to discuss support for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Vladimir Putin met at his Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow with members of The Elders, an informal group of politicians and state leaders, former heads of countries and international organisations.

Vladimir Putin held a regular meeting with Government members.

Vladimir Putin took part in the Truth and Justice Second Media Forum of Independent Local and Regional Media, organised by the Russian Popular Front.

Vladimir Putin took part in a meeting of the Russian Geographical Society (RGS) Board of Trustees. The RGS is celebrating its 170^th anniversary this year.

Marking Day of Russian Parliamentarianism, Vladimir Putin met with members of the Federal Assembly’s Council of Legislators.

Vladimir Putin met with President of France Francois Hollande in Yerevan.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan.

While on a visit to Yerevan, the President took part in a memorial ceremony for the Armenian genocide’s victims at the Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex.

Vladimir Putin received in the Kremlin President of Argentina Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, who is in Russia on a visit.

Vladimir Putin met with Alexander Tkachev and Veniamin Kondratyev to discuss agriculture sector development and import replacement measures.

Mr Tkachev will be working on these matters in his new capacity as Agriculture Minister. Mr Putin proposed that Mr Kondratyev continue his work in the post of Acting Governor of Krasnodar Territory.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Agriculture Minister Nikolai Fedorov. Coordinating efforts to support the agriculture sector was the main subject of discussion.

Mr Putin proposed that Mr Fedorov continued working on agriculture development issues as a Presidential Adviser with particular focus on consolidating the efforts of the Government, Presidential Executive Office and the regions in this sector.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on emergency relief operations following wildfires on the territory of the Siberian federal district, focussing on rehabilitation of housing and aid to victims’ families.

During his trip to Khakassia, Vladimir Putin visited a temporary shelter for those affected by wildfire, where he spoke to local residents.

Vladimir Putin met with President of the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) Joseph Blatter to discuss preparations for the football World Cup that Russia will host in 2018.

Vladimir Putin met with President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach in Sochi, on the sidelines of the General Assembly of the SportAccord International Convention.

Vladimir Putin took part in the General Assembly of the SportAccord International Convention, which is underway in Sochi from April 19–24.