Putin's big press conference has begun in Gostiny Dvor

A large press conference of Russian President Vladimir Putin, combined with a direct line, began in Gostiny Dvor in Moscow on December 19.

The head of state will answer questions from Russians and journalists on the air.

According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, this year's broadcast will be held without direct broadcasts from the regions, as this form is no longer necessary. Citizens' questions are still accepted in advance and during the broadcast.

The final calculation: Russians sent more than 2 million questions to Vladimir Putin

How are they preparing for the president's direct line and what concerns the population the most in 2025

As of December 18, Russians had sent more than 2 million requests to a direct line with Putin.

A direct line with Vladimir Putin in 2025 is combined with a press conference for the media. The format called "Results of the Year with Vladimir Putin" allows the president to convey his position not only on citizens' issues, but also on the state and global agenda, which is often asked by journalists.

The latest news about the "Results of the year with Vladimir Putin – 2024" is in the Izvestia story.

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