Vladimir Putin congratulated members of the Presidential Council for Coordination with Religious Organisations on its 30th anniversary.

Vladimir Putin met in the Kremlin with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia.

The President of Russia sent a message of condolences to Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, following the death of Pope Francis.

The President sent greetings to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia on Easter Sunday.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Orthodox Christians and all citizens of Russia who celebrate Easter Sunday.

Vladimir Putin sent a message to the participants in the commemorative events marking the centenary of the repose of Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow and all Russia.

Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova paid a working trip to the Lugansk People’s Republic, where she held meetings with head of the region Leonid Pasechnik and leaders of specialised agencies, visited local institutions and large families, and delivered humanitarian aid.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Russia’s Buddhists on the Lunar New Year.

Vladimir Putin met with Chairman of the Central Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Russia and Chief Mufti of Russia Talgat Tadzhuddin.

Vladimir Putin met with Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar and President of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia Alexander Boroda in the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia on the 16^th anniversary of his enthronement.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and to the participants and guests of the 33^rd International Educational Christmas Readings This year’s theme is the 80^th Anniversary of the Great Victory: The Memory and Spiritual Experience of Generations.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.

Vladimir Putin congratulated all Orthodox Christians and all Russians celebrating Christmas.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, participants, organisers and guests of the 26th World Russian People’s Council “The Russian World: External and Internal Challenges”.

The President signed Federal Law On Amendments to Article 6.21 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation.

On the National Unity Day, Vladimir Putin visited the Orthodox Russia – The National Unity Day Forum and Exhibition at the Manezh Central Exhibition Hall in Moscow.

Vladimir Putin and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia visited the Annunciation Church of the St Alexander Nevsky Lavra to mark the 300^th anniversary of the transfer of Alexander Nevsky relics to St Petersburg.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to Head of the Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia Pandito Khambo Lama Damba Ayusheyev and to participants and guests of the celebrations.