Vladimir Putin will hold an expanded meeting of the Presidential Council for Culture and the Art Presidium on developing theatre in Russia.

Vladimir Putin discussed with Mr Turchak issues concerning the region’s socioeconomic development.

Vladimir Putin visited the 76^th Guards Air Assault Division and took part in events commemorating the memory of soldiers from the 6^th Paratroopers Company killed in action.

Dmitry Medvedev held a working meeting via videoconference with Governor of Pskov Region Andrei Turchak.