The Direct Line will be broadcast by Russia`s TV Channel One, Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24, radio stations Mayak, Vesti FM and Radio Rossii. Sign language interpretation will be available at the program`s website and on Public Russian Television (OTR).
Among this year’s key topics are the economic situation in the country, social and everyday problems of people.
This Direct Line will be 14th for Putin over his presidency and premiership. The first president’s question and answer session was held in 2001.
Before 2011, such events were organized in the autumn or winter, most often - in December. In 2013, it was decided to organize such session in April when the weather is warm enough for people wanting to ask their questions in live video linkups.
Putin to answer questions during his 14th Q&A marathon
14 April 2016
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will answer questions of the nation at his traditional annual question-and-answer marathon before television audiences, known as Direct Line with Vladimir Putin due to start at noon on Thursday at 13.00 Baku time.
