Mr Putin received the title of honorary professor of the university.
Before the meeting, the President laid a wreath at the memorial to the victims of political repression.
See also
Excerpts from Address to Professors and Students at the Lev Gumilev Eurasian National University
October 10, 2000
Visit to Kazakhstan. Summit of the Intergovernmental Council of the Customs Union
October 9 − 10, 2000