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Vladimir Putin met with Chief Rabbi of Russia Berl Lazar and President of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia Alexander Boroda. 

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergei Katyrin to discuss the organisation of international business forums, particularly within the framework of the SCO and BRICS, and prospects for the development of the exhibition industry in Russia.

Vladimir Putin met with President of the Indian National Congress Party Sonia Gandhi. Also taking part in the meeting was former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Vladimir Putin took part in the World Diamond Conference.

In the run up to his official visit to India Vladimir Putin gave an interview to the Indian Information Agency PTI.

An official reception marking Heroes of the Fatherland Day was held at the Kremlin.

The President held a meeting on improving the efficiency of state corporarations and companies with state participation.

Vladimir Putin held a regular meeting with Government members.

Vladimir Putin took part in the Russian Geographical Society's award presentation ceremony. As Chairman of the Society's Board of Trustees, the President presented the Russian Geographical Society's Person of the Year award to Konstantin Bogdanov for the discovery and study of the battleship Lefort.

In St Petersburg, Vladimir Putin met with Irina Bokova, Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

Vladimir Putin attended a reception honouring the 250^th anniversary of the State Hermitage.

The President took part in a meeting of the Presidential Council for Science and Education on transformations in fundamental research conducted by the Russian Academy of Sciences organisations.

In the run-up to Constitution Day, Vladimir Putin met with the Constitutional Court’s judges.

Vladimir Putin answered journalists’ questions following his meeting with President of France François Hollande.

Vladimir Putin met with President of France François Hollande. The two presidents met at Moscow’s Vnukovo-2 airport within the framework of President Hollande’s unplanned visit to Russia following his trip to Kazakhstan.