On Russia Day in the Kremlin's St George Hall, Dmitry Medvedev presented the 2009 Russian National Awards to the best representatives of the Russian art and science.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Awarding the 2009 Russian Federation National Awards in Science and Technology.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated Academician Guri Marchuk on his 85^th birthday.

Mr Medvedev and Mr Kallasvuo discussed Nokia’s intention to participate in the development of Skolkovo Innovation Centre.

Dmitry Medvedev signed a federal law amending the Federal Law On the Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies (RUSNANO) and the Federal Law On State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom).

The draft Federal Law On Skolkovo Innovation Centre is intended to provide the necessary conditions for the establishment and operation of the centre.

Dmitry Medvedev had a meeting with Chairman of Vnesheconombank (VEB) Vladimir Dmitriev.

The meeting particularly focused on ways to attract investment in high-tech projects and the prospects of Russia’s scientific and technological sector for development and commercialisation of new technology at Skolkovo.

The meeting with students at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kiev took place within the framework of the official visit of the President of Russia to Ukraine.

Viktor Vekselberg, the coordinator of the Russian part of the Skolkovo innovation centre project, briefed the President on the progress of the project implementation.

The main subject of discussion was the progress achieved in implementing projects in the field of telecommunications and information technologies, in particular the development in Russia of digital broadcasting, the provision of high-speed broadband Internet access, and the development of telemedicine.

Dmitry Medvedev held meeting of Commission for Modernisation and Technological Development of Russia's Economy on development of nuclear medicine and establishment of innovation centre in Skolkovo.

The building is environmentally friendly and makes highly efficient use of solar energy.

Dmitry Medvedev participated in Russian-Norwegian business conference.

Dmitry Medvedev held a joint meeting of State Council Presidium, Presidential Council for Culture and Art Presidium, and Presidential Council for Science, Technology and Education Presidium.