In 2008, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin personally promoted the Amur Tiger Protection Programme in the effort to preserve these tigers, which are on the Endangered Species list

Since summer 2009 the White Whale Programme has been under Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s personal control. Its main aims are to research seasonal migration patterns and the population of white whales in Russian seas.

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin supported the programme to study snow leopards. The programme is focused on developing a scientific basis for the conservation of snow leopards in Russia.

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin supports the Polar Bear Programme. The programme’s objectives are to conduct research and ensure conditions for the survival and recovery of polar bear populations in the Russian Arctic.