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Konstantin Chuychenko submitted a report to Dmitry Medvedev on the audit of budget spending on medical equipment.

The President congratulated Russian athletes on their team victory. The athletes won 24 medals in Barcelona: ten gold, six silver, and eight bronze medals.

The President instructed the Cabinet to step up the work on the proposals for material and technical re-equipment of fire-fighting services. Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin also discussed measures being taken to resolve social problems faced by citizens affected by the fires.

The Deputy Prime Minister told the President about the situation on the job market.

The President declared a state of emergency in seven regions.

Dmitry Medvedev awarded decorations and honorary title conferment documents to 47 Russians from different walks of life including science, culture, the arts, medicine, sport, and various trades.