On Defender of the Fatherland Day, Vladimir Putin laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall.

Vladimir Putin and President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko spoke at the concert held to mark the 80^th anniversary of breaking the Nazi siege of Leningrad.

Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko took part in a ceremony for unveiling a memorial to the USSR civilians who fell victim of the Nazi genocide during the Great Patriotic War. The event is timed to the 80^th anniversary of breaking the siege of Leningrad.

Vladimir Putin took part in the events to commemorate the 80^th anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi siege.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants in and guests of the Grandchildren of Victory: Leningrad International Convention of Victors’ Descendants.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to residents of Veliky Novgorod and the Veliky Novgorod Region on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Veliky Novgorod from the Nazis.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the participants in the No Statute of Limitations. Nazi Crimes against Humanity: History and Modernity International Research and Practice Forum.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On One-Time Payments to the Citizens of the Russian Federation Decorated with the Medal For the Defence of Leningrad or the Badge of Resident of Besieged Leningrad on the Occasion of the 80^th Anniversary of the Complete Liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi Siege.

Vladimir Putin sent congratulations to Novorossiysk residents on the city’s 185^th anniversary, the 80^th anniversary of its liberation from the Nazis and the 50^th anniversary of receiving the honorary title Hero City.

The President signed Executive Order On Awarding the Honorary Title City of Labour Valour.

Vladimir Putin held a videoconference meeting of the Russian Pobeda (Victory) Organising Committee.

Vladimir Putin congratulated residents of the Rostov Region on the 80^th anniversary of the region’s liberation from Nazi occupation.

The President spoke at a gala event devoted to the 80^th anniversary of the victory over the Nazi German invaders in the Battle of Kursk in the village of Ponyri, Kursk Region, and presented state awards to participants in the special military operation.

The President signed an Executive Order On the Organising Committee to Prepare and Hold Celebrations of the 80^th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945.

Vladimir Putin wished a happy 100^th birthday to Nikolai Kulpov, a veteran of the Great Patriotic War.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Amendments to Presidential Executive Order No. 363 of March 30, 2005, On Measures to Improve the Financial Situation of Certain Categories of Citizens of the Russian Federation in Connection with the 60^th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945.

The Speaker of the parliament’s upper chamber reported on the Federation Council’s performance during the spring session.

The President signed Executive Order On Preparations for and Holding of Celebrations Marking the 80^th anniversary of Victory in the 1941–1945 Great Patriotic War.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amendments to Article 1 of the Federal Law On Days of Military Glory and Commemorative Dates in Russia.