«Politisch wirksam ist Dummheit nur, wenn sie epidemische Maße annimmt. Wenn der Irrsinn so allgegenwärtig ist, daß er als solcher nicht mehr zu erkennen ist. Der ehene Zusammenhang von Macht und Dummheit ist aber erhalten geblieben. Der eigentliche Grund für die globale Misere liegt nicht in der gestiegenen Biomasse des Menschen, sondern in der zuwenig genutzten Hirnmasse» (-Michael Schmidt-Salomon)
PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA
Greetings to President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov
Vladimir Putin sent greetings to President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov on Independence Day.
Working meeting with Acting Governor of the Samara Region Vyacheslav Fedorishchev
The head of the region delivered a report to the President describing how the Samara region government is dealing with problems in healthcare, education, agriculture, and transportation. Vyacheslav Fedorishchev paid special attention to the investment policies employed by his administration.
Working meeting with Acting Governor of the Vologda Region Georgy Filimonov
The governor's report focused on the dynamics of the region's economy, including the extent of the national projects implementation and efforts in the domain of government-to-citizen relations.
Working meeting with Acting Governor of the Khabarovsk Territory Dmitry Demeshin
The head of the region briefed the president on the social and economic development of the Khabarovsk territory, underscoring the solid citizen feedback system established there.
Greetings to residents of Ufa and the Republic of Bashkortostan
Vladimir Putin congratulated residents of Ufa and the Republic of Bashkortostan on the 450th anniversary of the republican capital.
Telephone conversation with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko
During the telephone conversation, Vladimir Putin wished the President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko a happy 70th birthday and congratulated him on receiving the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called.
The leaders went on to exchange views on topical matters dealing with efforts to further expand mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation.
The President also sent a congratulatory message to Alexander Lukashenko.
Birthday greetings to President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko
Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings on the 70th birthday to President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.
President of Belarus received the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called
Vladimir Putin signed an Executive Order Bestowing the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called on President of the Republic of Belarus, Chairman of the Supreme State Council of the Union State Alexander Lukashenko.
Greetings to President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh
Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh on the 85th anniversary of victory over Japanese militarists on the Khalkhin Gol River.
The President will make an official visit to Mongolia on September 3
On September 3, Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to Mongolia, at the invitation of President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, to attend celebrations of the 85th anniversary of the joint victory of the Soviet and Mongolian armed forces over the Japanese militarists on the Khalkhin Gol River.
During their talks, the two leaders will discuss prospects for further developing Russian-Mongolian relations of comprehensive strategic partnership and will exchange views on current international and regional issues.
A number of bilateral documents are planned to be signed.
Vladimir Putin is also expected to hold talks with Speaker of the State Great Khural (parliament) D.Amarbayasgalan and Mongolia’s Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene.
Meeting with Promsvyazbank CEO Pyotr Fradkov
Pyotr Fradkov briefed the President on the bank’s operations to support state defence order, as well as its work with corporate and individual customers, while paying special attention to providing financial services to military personnel, military retirees and people working in the defence industry complex.
Greetings to participants in the celebrations and a conference marking 75 years since the test of the first domestically produced nuclear device
Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants in the celebrations and a conference marking 75 years since the test of the first domestically produced nuclear device.
Meeting with Yaroslavl Region Governor Mikhail Yevrayev
Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Governor of the Yaroslavl Region Mikhail Yevrayev, who briefed the President on the region’s socioeconomic development.
Telephone conversation with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev
Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
Meeting with Governor of the Astrakhan Region Igor Babushkin
Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Governor of the Astrakhan Region Igor Babushkin.
Meeting of the Maritime Board of Russia
Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev chaired the first meeting of the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation.
Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi
Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi.
Greetings to participants, organisers and guests of the 9th Eastern Economic Forum
Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the 9th Eastern Economic Forum.
Telephone conversation with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Meeting on economic issues
The President held a meeting on economic issues via videoconference.