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Measures to support domestic light industry following Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organisation were the subject of discussion.

Vladimir Putin took part in the naming ceremony for the Vitus Bering lead icebreaking platform supply vessel.

Officers appointed to senior command positions were presented and had their senior military (special) titles conferred at a ceremony held in the Grand Kremlin Palace’s St George Hall.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the State Council Presidium on improving the investment attractiveness of Russian regions and creating a positive environment for business development.

On the eve of the New Year holidays, Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Government members where he summed up the results of the Government's work in the past year and outlined the priorities for 2013.

Vladimir Putin presented orders, medals and honorary title certificates to outstanding Russians.

Vladimir Putin took part via video linkup in the launch ceremony of the second stage of the Eastern Siberia–Pacific Ocean pipeline and the opening of the Kuznetsovsky Tunnel railway stretch.

Ahead of the Russian President’s official visit to India, The Hindu published an article by Vladimir Putin.

Vladimir Putin observed the launch of Baksan HPP via video linkup.

Vladimir Putin spoke at the gala evening in the Kremlin. The President congratulated all security agencies' current officers and veterans on their professional holiday.

Vladimir Putin's news conference took place at the World Trade Centre on Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment.

EurAsEC Interstate Council summit took place in the Kremlin. Reforming the Community and improving its mechanisms were the main subjects on the agenda.