The president's personal life was in focus again. The Russians tried to hint that every country should have its first lady. This time Mr. Putin didn't turn this issue into a joke but just said that someday he would answer the interest of those who ask such questions. The politician made it clear that the life of his ex-wife is great, as well as his own.
The Russian leader believes that the Russian should worry about global problems such as economic issues, he noted.
In the picture there is the Russian President before the start of the press conference.
The question and answer session lasted for more than three and a half hours this year. Vladimir Putin answered 75 questions. Citizens of the Crimea, Sakhalin, the Voronezh region, Tomsk and Tula participated in the session. There were several options to ask a question: by an SMS, using a special application form on the official website of the event or through a phone call.
Popular mass media journalists also attended the conference.
In the picture there are media representatives having a conversation with Vladimir Putin.
The Russians widely participated in the 14th live question and answer session: 2.5 thousand questions per minute were received. The citizens of Russia sent about 2.5 million questions in total.
In the picture there is the studio where the press conference was held.
Many Russians asked questions regarding the economy and international relations. The citizens of Russia inquired about personal income, the military campaign in Syria, tensions with the Turkish Government, the resumption of tours to Egypt, and many other things. The Russians who are indifferent to environmental concerns asked questions relating to the environmental situation.
In the photo: there are the guests of the live studio.
Many liked the question asked by Varya, a 12-year-old girl. The young Russian wondered who Putin would save from drowning first – Petro Poroshenko or Tayyip Erdogan. The President replied with a laugh that it was a tough choice. Let us remind, that during one of the previous broadcasts another young Russian asked a similar question, but at that time Vladimir Putin was drowning, and Barack Obama acted as a rescuer.
In the picture there is Vladimir Putin choosing an interviewer.
The Channel One, Russia 1, Russia 24, the Mayak radio, Vesti FM and Radio Russia broadcasted the live question and answer session.
In the picture there is Vladimir Putin during the 14th live question and answer session.
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