The main topic of Natalya Kochanova's report was monitoring local trade and pricing processes. At the President's direction, the Council of the Republic and the House of Representatives are conducting this monitoring. The report focused primarily on fairness in pricing, trade organization in the regions and rural areas, public sentiment, and issues of concern to the population. In addition, Natalya Kochanova briefed the Head of State on personnel issues within the purview of the Council of the Republic