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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. 

Vladimir Putin held a videoconference on countering terrorism and crime.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on improving efficacy of asset management in power supply sector.

Vladimir Putin observed the launching ceremony for first-phase operations of the Boguchansk Hydroelectric Power Plant in Krasnoyarsk Territory via videoconference.

Mr Churov briefed Vladimir Putin on the results of elections held in a number of regions around the country.

The President attended a gala concert marking Agriculture and Processing Industry Workers’ Day, celebrated in Russia on the second Sunday in October.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the protection of entrepreneurs' rights.

The meeting addressed measures for stabilising prices on the grain market, issues of organising the sowing of winter crops and steps to increase the competitiveness of the agro-industrial complex following Russia’s accession to the WTO.

Vladimir Putin met with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, currently making a working visit to Moscow at Mr Putin’s invitation.

The main subject of discussion at the meeting, which took place late the previous evening, was regional development, especially forest protection and developing small aircraft.

Vladimir Putin met with President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, who had arrived in Moscow on the President of Russia’s invitation.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the State Council Presidium on improving land management in the interest of citizens and legal entities.

Mr Gref briefed the President on the bank's performance this year.