**On September 18, ahead of Gunsmith's Day, Vladimir Putin will present state awards to distinguished workers of Russia’s defence industry in the Kremlin’s Catherine Hall**

The President’s agenda also includes a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission.

Later in the day, he will participate via video link in the presentation of new civil aviation facilities, the signing of a contract for the delivery of MS-21-310 aircraft, and the launch of the social gas supply programme in the regions.