During the visit of Vladimir Putin to Poland, on 11th of March in the afternoon, the first ladies of Russia and Poland Lyudmila Putina and Iolanta Kwasnewskaya visited the main Orthodox holy place of Warsaw - the Cathedral of Saint Mary Magdalene, Equal-to-the-Apostles. Iolanta Kwasnewskaya and Lyudmila Putina were met by the Head of Polish Orthodox Church Metropolitan Savva at the Cathedral's entrance. He told about the history of the Cathedral and its icons and showed the distinguished guests the underground church which is right under the Cathedral.

Lyudmila Putina and Iolanta Kwasnewskaya lit candles before the Icon of Saint Mary Magdalene, Equal-to-the-Apostles, who is venerated as the Patron Saint of all women. There was a public prayer for the health of the Presidents of Russia and Poland as well as their spouses and children. The visit to the Cathedral of Mary Magdalene was not part of the official schedule but took place on the request of Lyudmila Putina.