Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the National Popular Front’s Federal Coordination Council to summarise the results of the primary elections

“The institution of primary elections [in Russia] is only in its formative stages, and there are sure to be certain kinks to smooth out. Of course, we need to work to streamline the process and we will certainly do so. But in general, <…> this has been a positive experience that has produced good results. <…> The most important thing is that inner party competition brings out talented people and original ideas.”

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin gives an interview on the 60th anniversary of birth of former Chechen President Akhmad Kadyrov

“Hajji Akhmad was very direct and honest and, most importantly, brave and courageous. Everything he did came from the heart and from his convictions. <…> He came to the conclusion that it was time to put an end to that fratricidal war, that civil war in Russia. He sincerely believed that Chechnya should remain with Russia.”

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds a meeting of the Russian Government

Summing up the results of the federal budget execution for the first six months of this year, the prime minister noted positive economic trends in Russia and discussed further steps to promote the development of integration processes in the Customs Union and Common Economic Space, as well as on a bilateral basis.

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Ivan Dedov, President of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences

At the meeting, Vladimir Putin and Ivan Dedov discussed the work of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, its partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Development, and its participation in modernisation programme of the health care system.

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds a working meeting with governor of the Krasnoyarsk Territory Lev Kuznetsov

Discussion at the meeting focused on the socio-economic situation in the region. The prime minister was particularly interested in programmes for improving healthcare and education.

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Head of the Federal Agency for the Development of State Border Infrastructure (Rosgranitsa) Dmitry Bezdelov

The officials discussed the preliminary results of the federal targeted programme to develop the state border to 2011(inclusive) and preparations for the new programme for 2012-2017.

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Russian public associations and societies of people with disabilities

“I am very pleased that the Russian Popular Front is truly becoming a platform for discussing highly important issues in a variety of areas of the government’s work. This includes the important work with people with disabilities, and the creation of an environment that will encourage their self-expression, foster their self-confidence and allow them to feel fully functioning people.”