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Aeroflot’s development programme and putting in place conditions for operation of low-cost airlines were the subjects of discussion.

During his meeting with members of the Valdai International Discussion Club, Vladimir Putin talked about the current state of the Russian economy and scenarios for Russia’s economic development.

Vladimir Putin received President of the Republic of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov in his country residence.

Vladimir Putin held the first meeting of the Council for Economic Modernisation and Innovative Development, which was established in June this year.

Meeting participants included Amur Region Governor Oleg Kozhemyako, Belgorod Region Governor Yevgeny Savchenko, Bryansk Region Governor Nikolai Denin, Novgorod Region Governor Sergei Mitin, Ryazan Region Governor Oleg Kovalev and First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Vyacheslav Volodin.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Commission for Strategic Development of the Fuel and Energy Sector and Environmental Security. The issues discussed included draft Energy Security Doctrine, the current trends in production, processing and marketing of natural gas, and the prospects of electric power cooperation between Russia and the European Union.

Vladimir Putin watched the launch of Bovanenkovo gas field via a video link-up.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on addressing the social problems facing single-industry towns. Comprehensive development of the labour market and launching job creation projects in these towns were the main subjects of discussion.

Vladimir Putin met with Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin.

Vladimir Putin congratulated all sportspeople, fans and hockey lovers on the start of the new season of the Russian Amateur Hockey League. 

Vladimir Putin and core members of the Russian Popular Front discussed the municipal and regional elections held on October 14 and the organisation's future development.

Vladimir Putin congratulated the Russian Amateur Hockey League players on the start of the new hockey season.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Commission for Military Technology Cooperation with Foreign Countries.

Vladimir Putin met with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Vladimir Putin and Mr Slyunyayev discussed the main tasks on the Ministry’s agenda, in particular the relocation of citizens from unfit housing.

During the meeting, which took place late the previous evening, Mr Kostin briefed Vladimir Putin on the services the bank offers to the public, including a new consumer lending scheme and expansion of the bank’s regional branch network.