The President will visit Prokhorovsky district where he will take part in the celebration of the 70^th anniversary of the Battle of Prokhorovka, and also chair a meeting of the Pobeda (Victory) Organising Committee.

Mr Kolokoltsev briefed the President on the details of an operation to detain a man suspected of killing six people in Belgorod on April 22.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Acting Governor of Belgorod Region Yevgeny Savchenko and Belgorod Region residents.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On the Acting Governor of Belgorod Region.

Dmitry Medvedev presented the certificates conferring the title of City of Military Glory to representatives of the cities of Anapa, Kolpino and Stary Oskol. The towns were honoured with the title for the courage, steadfastness, and mass heroism of their defenders in the struggle for their homeland’s freedom and independence.

Dmitry Medvedev signed executive orders awarding to the cities of Stary Oskol, Kolpino and Anapa the honorary title of City of Military Glory.

In accordance with the Federal Law On the Police Force, the President issued executive order on appointments to senior Interior Ministry posts.

Among the issues discussed was the socioeconomic situation in the region. In particular, the Governor briefed the President on the performance of the region’s agribusiness.