The Eleventh All-Russian Congress of Dermatovenereologists and Cosmetologists (11 Vserossiiskii syezd dermatovenerologov i kosmetologov) took place in Ekaterinburg, Russia, on November 9-12, 2010. The congress programme included a plenary session, 33 section meetings, 4 workshops, 4 round table meetings, 11 satellite symposia together with RODV yearly assembly.