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Among the issues discussed were measures implemented by the banking community in support of small and medium-sized business.

The head of Gazprom briefed the President on the company’s performance in 2011, particularly with regard to figures for gas supplies to the domestic and European markets and the implementation of scheme to provide gas supply to regions.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting on the progress made in the construction of Olympic facilities and preparations for the 2012 winter and spring season test sports events

The President presented orders and appreciation letters to Russian ice hockey veterans for their contribution to the development and promotion of physical culture and sports and many years of conscientious work.

Dmitry Medvedev presented state decorations and certificates conferring honorary titles to outstanding Russians.

Dmitry Medvedev informed Vladislav Surkov of his appointment as Deputy Prime Minister.

At the final Government meeting of the year, Dmitry Medvedev analysed achievements in Russia's socioeconomic development for 2011.

The ceremony formalising the promotion of officers to higher command positions and presenting them with top military (special) ranks took place in the St George Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.

Dmitry Medvedev chaired State Council meeting which addressed issues of redistributing powers among federal and regional authorities and improvement of budgetary relationships.

The interview was recorded on December 6, 2011.

During a working meeting with Dmitry Rogozin, Dmitry Medvedev announced that he has appointed Mr Rogozin Deputy Prime Minister.

Dmitry Medvedev and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov discussed current issues of cooperation between Russia and Turkmenistan.

In particular, Dmitry Medvedev proposed a number of initiatives to further develop the country's political system. In addition, the President outlined his position on the main directions of domestic and foreign policy, economic modernisation and social development, defence and security.

During the previous day’s meeting, Dmitry Medvedev and Viktor Yanukovych discussed outcomes of the informal meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State, as well as issues of Russian-Ukrainian energy cooperation.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated officers and veterans of Russia’s security agencies on their professional holiday and on the 20^th anniversary of the existence of modern Russia’s special services.

Following the meeting, the CIS heads of state adopted a joint declaration and signed a number of documents.

Dmitry Medvedev and Nursultan Nazarbayev discussed the Russian-Kazakhstani economic partnership.

Dmitry Medvedev and Almazbek Atambayev discussed topical issues of Russian-Kyrgyz cooperation.