Dmitry Medvedev visited the Taman Missile Division.

Dmitry Medvedev presented state decorations to officers of the 626 Missile Regiment for achievements in strengthening national defence and professional excellence.

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

Following the wildfires that have hit Volgograd Region and neighbouring areas Dmitry Medvedev instructed Prosecutor General Yury Chaika to carry out investigations into municipal and regional authorities’ preparedness for fire-fighting efforts.

The President spoke by telephone with the heads of the affected regions and Emergency Situations Minister Sergei Shoigu. Mr Shoigu briefed the President on the firefighting and relief efforts.

Dmitry Medvedev chaired a State Council Presidium meeting on regulating the domestic food market, visited several Saratov agribusinesses and had a meeting with Governor Pavel Ipatov.