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See it in full: The President addressed the plenary session of the Peoples of Russia International Week Vladimir Putin opened his meeting by offering greetings to all Russians on National Unity Day.

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Prior to his speech at the Peoples of Russia forum, the President attended 'The Soul of Russia' exhibition Secretary of the Security Council Sergei Shoigu, who is the president of the Russian Geographical Society, provided commentary.

On November 5, Vladimir Putin will hold a videoconference meeting with Government members The results, so far, of processing appeals submitted to the Results of the Year with Vladimir Putin programme in 2025 will be the main topic. Head of the Russian Popular Front Executive Committee Mikhail Kuznetsov will deliver a report. In addition, Sberbank CEO German Gref will talk about implementing artificial intelligence in processing citizens' appeals, explaining in particular the improvements made in the system for this year's edition of the programme. During the meeting, the President will take part, via videoconference, in an opening ceremony for a number of new and renovated vocational education institutions across several Russia's constituent entities. Current matters will be discussed as well.

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Vladimir Putin attended the exhibition 'The Christian Tradition: Present Day'

On National Unity Day, Vladimir Putin laid flowers at the monument to Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky in Moscow's Red Square The ceremony brought together representatives of religious denominations and members of non-governmental and youth organisations. Celebrated in Russia on November 4, National Unity Day marks the liberation of Moscow from foreign invaders by the people's volunteer army led by Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky in 1612. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

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Vladimir Putin is holding a meeting of the Council for Interethnic Relations to summarise the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia The new State Ethnic Policy Strategy, developed in no small part by this Council, sets the goal of strengthening Russia's national civic identity while preserving the ethnic and cultural diversity, on the basis of intercultural dialogue and respect for traditional religions. The Year of Unity was not merely the fist year of the strategy's implementation but also an actual and vivid presentation of its priorities.   Opening the meeting, the President congratulated participants on the upcoming National Unity Day. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

Vladimir Putin has approved a list of instructions following his meeting with teachers, university students, and secondary school pupils specialising in education The Government along with the Presidential Executive Office were instructed to submit proposals on additional support measures for postgraduate students and young scientists who conduct research in the domain of pedagogy. The Ministry of Education together with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education were in particular instructed to include training in mentoring skills for youth and mixed children and adult groups in higher pedagogical education curricula. Additionally, the Ministry of Education, in cooperation with executive bodies of constituent entities of the Russian Federation, will be required to establish a network of resource centres in existing educational facilities to provide methodological assistance to smaller and rural general education facilities in developing mentoring skills training.

“I invited you here to congratulate you on your election”: The President held a working meeting with Head of Daghestan Fyodor Shchukin This is a special region, a Russian outpost in the Caucasus and a multi-ethnic republic, Vladimir Putin noted in his opening remarks. It is important to pay close attention to the traditional religion and culture of the people of Daghestan and, building on this, support the growth of the republic's economy and industry, the President emphasised. The people of Daghestan take a very active stance on key issues concerning the state. They serve in the Armed Forces and take part in the special military operation in all positions, including senior and top positions in the Russian Armed Forces. They fight brilliantly, valiantly, bravely, and heroically, the Russian leader said. The meeting focused on the region's social issues and ways to address them. Fyodor Shchukin, in turn, emphasised that he had a clear understanding of which areas needed adjustments. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

Vladimir Putin completed his marathon series of bilateral meetings by holding talks with President of Eritrea Isaias Afwerki See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

The Prime Minister of Togo thanked Vladimir Putin for the opportunity to meet despite his busy schedule And you looked less tired than us! Faure Gnassingbé added. As the Russian saying goes, time spent with friends does not count toward your age, so we are simply enjoying spending time with our friends from Africa, Vladimir Putin replied. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

Vladimir Putin met with President of the Council of Ministers of the Togolese Republic Faure Gnassingbé We plan to give a new impetus to our cooperation in energy, transport and logistics, geological exploration, and agriculture, the President of Russia emphasised in his opening remarks. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

Vladimir Putin held another international meeting at the Kremlin, conferring with President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Félix Tshisekedi The President of Russia emphasised in particular that bilateral trade was on the rise. We come from the assumption that the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, and Scientific Cooperation that we have established will help us bring our cooperation to a higher level. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

Vladimir Putin met with President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera There is an association of Soviet and Russian universities alumni in your capital; there is also the Russian House cultural centre, and a Russian language open education centre. We highly appreciate your personal attention towards these matters. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

On the sidelines of the Russia–Africa Summit, Vladimir Putin met with President of South Sudan Salva Kiir This year marks the 15th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of South Sudan. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

Vladimir Putin met with Transitional President of Mali Assimi Goïta The leaders notably discussed cooperation in trade and economy as well as humanitarian and cultural affairs. The President of Russia emphasised that Russian is becoming a popular languge to study among Malians, with six Russian language and culture centres and two private partner Russian Houses operating in the country. In addition, Vladimir Putin thanked Assimi Goïta for supporting Russia's proposals in the UN and other international organisations. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

Next on Vladimir Putin's schedule is a meeting with President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama The leaders will exchange views on current matters concerning the Russian-Ghanaian relationship. Notably, Russia intends to continue providing assistance to Ghana in the domain of education. I am aware that, as part of your visit, you were awarded an honorary doctorate by [the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia], Vladimir Putin noted. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

The President of Russia met with President for the Re-Foundation of the Republic of Madagascar Michael Randrianirina The meeting took place on the sidelines of the third Russia–Africa Summit. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

Vladimir Putin met with Chairman of the Sovereignty Council of Sudan of Sudan Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Last year, Russia-Sudan trade more than doubled, and between January and August of this year, it grew by another 25 percent. <...> Sudan is among Russia's top ten trade partners in Africa. In addition, Vladimir Putin emphasised in his opening remarks that Russia was closely watching the conflict in Sudan and providing humanitarian aid to the country. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

The Kremlin's agenda for today begins with a visit of Chairman of the Sovereignty Council of Sudan Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who will meet with Vladimir Putin The foreign leader was welcomed by Commandant of the Moscow Kremlin Sergei Udovenko.

Vladimir Putin met with President of Kenya William Samoei Ruto The Russian leader emphasised the growth of trade, which nearly doubled between January and August of this year. In addition, Moscow and Nairobi maintain fruitful cultural and humanitarian ties. We help train skilled labour for Kenya, and we increase the quota for young people from your country; as far as I know, they enjoy their studies in Russia. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

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During his talks with Chairperson of the African Union, President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye, Vladimir Putin congratulated him on being awarded an honorary doctorate by the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

Talks with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with President of Namibia Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah During the meeting, the President of Russia spoke about promising avenues for bilateral cooperation. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.