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On March 25^th Russian President declared next week to be an official non-work period while maintaining wages. The days off will last from Saturday March 28 to Sunday April 5. All public infrastructure facilities, including medical facilities, pharmacies, stores, institutions responsible for banking and financial settlements, as well as transport, and ministries and agencies at all levels, will continue working.

March 25, Russia celebrates the Day of workers of culture. The corresponding decree was signed in 2007 by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Vologda Region Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov inspected the construction sites. Two new preschool institutions are designed for 350 places all in all. The new 3-storey day care centres will become home for several groups of kids from eighteen months and six years of age. The new kindergartens will be accommodated with musical and sports halls, sports grounds, and a swimming pool.

Taking into account the adverse epidemiological situation, a meeting of the Russian National Network Association of Healthy Cities, Regions and Settlements was held via a video conference in Vologda.

The decision concerning strict control over self-isolation of Russians and foreigners who arrived from abroad was taken at the meeting of the local government.

Plenipotentiary Presidential Representative in Russia’s North West and local government authorities discussed readiness of the Vologda Region for reliable and accident-free passage of snowmelt floods and flood waters.

Russian state decorations were awarded in Vologda on March 17. The award ceremony was held in the governor’s mansion.

From March 18 to April 1 schools of the Vologda Region are closed aiming to reduce coronavirus transmission. Extra-curricular activities are suspended, colleges and technical schools are switched to distance learning. It is forbidden to hold mass events with more than 50 participants and any cultural and sports events, regardless of the number of participants. All public meetings are prohibited.

On March 16^th Vologda Region Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov held a meeting on measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus on the territory of the Vologda Region.

According to the Russian President’s Address to the Federal Assembly delivered on January 15, 2020 free hot meals must be provided to all primary school students from grade one through four starting from September 1, 2020 in those regions and schools that have the required level of technical equipment. Primary school students must start receiving high-quality hot meals free of charge in all Russian regions from September 1, 2023.

The second reading of amendments to the Russian Constitution took place on March 10^th. Russian federal lawmakers adopted the second reading of legislation that would introduce sweeping reforms to the nation's Constitution. Members of the working group, State Duma deputies and Federation Council members participated directly and very intensely in developing amendments to the Constitution.

International Women's Day is a special day for women which is falling on March 8th.

A document signed by Governor of the Vologda Region Oleg Kuvshinnikov and General Director of JSC PhosAgro Andrey Guriev, aims to contribute to sustainable development of agro-industrial complex of the Vologda Region. It is an example of an effective mechanism of public-private partnerships.

The visit to Tot’ma District, the oblast's third biggest district in terms of total area, was arranged as part of a series of visits throughout the Vologda Oblast examining economic and social development of regions. Mr. Kuvshinnikov got acquainted with the industrial and agricultural enterprises of the municipality.

Defender of the Fatherland Day is celebrated in Russia on February 23. This is a nation-wide holiday that personifies the recognition of the great services of the Russian forces to the country and people.

The Interregional Folklore Festival "The Village - the Soul of Russia" has received the status of Russian festival. This year over 60 folklore groups from 15 Russian regions will participate in it.

The significant event occurred in Cherepovets - the opening of two new kindergartens. Each preschool institution is designed for 420 places and it will help to settle the problem of a lack of kindergarten places in the city.