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President Putin is Proud of ASI’s Work

A meeting of the Supervisory Board of the autonomous non-profit Agency for Strategic Initiatives to Promote New Projects took place under the chairmanship of Vladimir Putin
"It evokes the pleasant feeling of pride in you"

The agenda includes results of the ASI’s work in 2018 as well as new projects that the organisation intends to carry out in 2019–2021. These include support for the urban communities and their leaders that suggest solutions for topical problems of urban development, creation of a digital platform for dealing with entrepreneurs and systemic measures on developing technological business in the country.

Before the meeting, the President toured an exhibition of projects by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) and learned more about the collaborative work centres – ASI “boiling points.

Putin's Remarks on Cultural and Educational Complexes

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the creation of cultural, educational and museum complexes in Vladivostok, Kaliningrad, Kemerovo and Sevastopol.

Vladimir Putin Broke the EU Plans for Kaliningrad (LNG Terminal Launch)

Vladimir Putin visited the Kaliningrad underground gas storage and, by videoconference, took part in the launch of a gas receiving terminal and a floating regasification platform.

Vladimir Putin Visits Peter and Paul Fortress

During his visit to St Petersburg, the President Putin attended public festivities at the Peter and Paul Fortress and fired the traditional midday shot from a cannon.
Honorary Builder of Russia Vladimir Bendet, who celebrated his 85th birthday that day, fired the cannon together with the President. Vladimir Putin congratulated him on his birthday and presented him with a gift.

The President also briefly spoke with Suvorov Military School students.

Vladimir Putin then visited the ice sculpture festival Around the World at the Peter and Paul Fortress. He looked at the exhibits and was photographed with visitors.

The festival represents all continents with their characteristic architecture, animals and plants, and the underwater world of the oceans. One piece represents the lifted spans of the bascule Palace Bridge, one of the most recognisable sights of St Petersburg, and a ship with scarlet sails almost eight metres tall.

On the same day, the President visited the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the family tomb of the imperial Romanov family, at the Peter and Paul Fortress. After touring the cathedral, Vladimir Putin was photographed with local residents and tourists.

In the early hours of January 7, the President attended the Christmas service at the Transfiguration Cathedral in St Petersburg.

Vladimir Putin Сelebrates Russian Christmas

Vladimir Putin took part in the Christmas service in the St. Petersburg Transfiguration Cathedral.

Vladimir Putin Visits Children's Hospice in St Petersburg

On the eve of Russian Christmas, January 6, 2019, Vladimir Putin visited the Hospice (for Children) St. Petersburg State Autonomous Healthcare Institution, which provides palliative medical care.

The head of state inspected the hospice facilities, talked with staff and patients, congratulated everyone on the New Year and Christmas, and also presented gifts. The President was accompanied by Archpriest Alexander Tkachenko, at the initiative of which the hospice was opened, the Acting Governor of St. Petersburg Alexander Beglov and the Minister of Health Veronika Skvortsova.



The main activity of the hospice is to help children aged from three months to 18 years living in St. Petersburg, aimed at relieving pain and alleviating other serious manifestations of diseases at the stage when the possibilities of radical treatment are exhausted.

Specialists of the hospice, based on their own experience, have created a number of methodological manuals on palliative medical care. Specialists from the regions regularly come to the hospice to study an integrated approach to help children with disabilities and further disseminate work experience to other medical institutions of this type.


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Vladimir Putin Attends Night Hockey League Friendly Match

Vladimir Putin took part in a Night Hockey League friendly match on a skating rink on Red Square.

Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and hockey veterans Alexei Kasatonov, Pavel Bure and Vyacheslav Fetisov, to name a few, took part in the match alongside the President.

Vladimir Putin Meets Alexander Lukashenko in Moscow

In accordance with a preliminary agreement, Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko in Moscow.

Putin's Remarks on Volunteer Movement at State Council Meeting

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the State Council on the development of the volunteer movement and socially oriented non-profit organisations in the Kremlin.

Putin's Wishes on the N Y Eve at the Bolshoi Theater

Sergey Lavrov Welcomes his Pakistani Counterpart to Moscow

Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Moscow.

Vladimir Putin Welcomes Elected Governors to Kremlin

Vladimir Putin met with elected governors of the Russian regions – the heads of the Republic of Khakassia, Primorye and Khabarovsk territories, Vladimir Region and the Nenets Autonomous Area.

Kolya Kuznetsov Shaking Hands with the President Putin (Dream With Me Ch...

Vladimir Putin met with 10-year old Kolya Kuznetsov, a participant in the Dream with Me project.

Kolya Kuznetsov arrived in Moscow from Stavropol Territory on his first visit to the Russian capital.

The boy dreamed of shaking hands with the President. Before the meeting, Kolya and his mother were offered a long guided tour of the Kremlin. Later, they will go on an excursion around Moscow and visit Izmailovo Estate and the Museum of Weapons.

On December 5, the President visited the International Volunteer Forum and took part in the Dream with Me charity project where volunteers make dreams come true for people suffering from serious illnesses. Any forum participant can choose an envelope and make one dream come true. Vladimir Putin took all the envelopes remaining on the stand.

Vladimir Putin Congratulates EMERCOM Employees and Veterans

Vladimir Putin Hold End-of-Year Meeting with Russian Business


Vladimir Putin held his traditional end-of-year meeting with representatives of the Russian business community. More than 60 business leaders, heads of private and state-owned companies, banks, entrepreneurs’ associations and unions were invited to attend.

Vladimir Putin Meets with Government Ahead of the New Year

Vladimir Putin held a traditional meeting with Government members ahead of the New Year.

Vladimir Putin Tests the Avangard Hypersonic Missiles

On the instructions of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin, the Defence Ministry carried out a flight test that included a successful launch of an Avangard missile carrying a hypersonic glide vehicle.

Putin Meets in the Kremlin with Russian Parliament Leaders

Vladimir Putin met in the Kremlin with the leaders of the Federation Council, the State Duma and dedicated committees of both chambers. The participants discussed the MPs’ work in 2018, and their priorities in developing and upgrading legislation next year.

Arslan Kaipkulov Toured the Russian President’s Aircraft (Dream With Me ...

Arslan Kaipkulov and his mother came to Moscow from Bashkortostan to be taken on a tour of the President’s aircraft. The teenager’s dream was to make a video about this aircraft.

Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko: Russian-Belarus Talks in Kremlin

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, who is in Russia on a working visit. The discussion focused on key issues of bilateral cooperation.

Vladimir Putin Congratulates Galina Volchek on Her Birthday

Vladimir Putin visited Moscow’s Sovremennik Theatre, where he wished artistic director Galina Volchek a happy birthday.

The historical building of the theatre located at Chistye Prudy, Moscow, is now opening to visitors after major renovations that lasted for over two years. Today, the reconstructed stage of the theatre is hosting a celebratory event entitled Homecoming.

Vladimir Putin Presents State Decorations to Military Units

Vladimir Putin presented state decorations to military units as part of the expanded meeting of the Defence Ministry Board.

Vladimir Putin's Address to Defense Ministry Board

Vladimir Putin: "new systems of weapons (Avangard, Sarmat, Kinzhal, Peresvet) will provide food for thought to those who are used to militaristic and aggressive rhetoric."

"The US leadership’s statements about withdrawing from the INF Treaty are a source of major concern for us."

Vladimir Putin Marks Birthday of Yury Temirkanov

Vladimir Putin attended a gala concert of the 19th Arts Square International Winter Festival marking the birthday of the artistic director of the Dmitry Shostakovich St Petersburg Academic Philharmonia Yury Temirkanov, December 15, 2018.

Putin's Remarks at Presidential Council for Culture and Art in St Peters...

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Presidential Council for Culture and Art in St Petersburg on December 15, 2018.

Sergey Lavrov's Remarks on Preparations for Elections in Syria

President Putin Fulfills the Desire of Artyom Palyanov (Dream With Me Ch...

Vladimir Putin met with Artyom Palyanov, a boy who dreams of catching a bird's eye view of St Petersburg, as well as his brother and father. The President promised to make his dream come true, St Petersburg, December 15, 2018.

Prior to the meeting of the Council for Culture and Art Vladimir Putin met with Artyom, his father and brother. The President wished them a happy upcoming New Year. They looked at the route of the flight, after which Atryom went on a helicopter tour over the city.

On December 5, Vladimir Putin attended the International Volunteer Forum and took part in the Dream with Me charity project. Any forum participant could pick an envelope and make one dream come true. The President took the remaining envelopes with Artyom Palyanov’s letter among others, and promised to make his dream come true.

Putin Fulfilled The New Year's Wish Of 13 Year Old Ksenia

Vladimir Putin talked by telephone with Ksenia Mazneva, 13, from St Petersburg, who took part in the New Year Tree of Wishes charity campaig...