Russian President Vladimir Putin stopped his motorcade on the way to the airport at the end of his visit to Novosibirsk and spoke with local residents. In Novosibirsk, the head of state took part in a meeting of the Council for Science and Education, which focused on scientific and technological development. Where Else Did Putin Visit? Before that, Putin visited Buryatia. On August 10, as part of a working trip, the head of state visited Ulan-Ude.