10 Apr 2014 12:12

Russian president's annual call-in broadcast will be held on April 17

MOSCOW. April 10 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin's annual "direct line" call-in live televised broadcast will begin at noon Moscow time on April 17, the Kremlin press service has reported.

The program will be broadcast live on the Channel 1, Rossiya 1 and Rossiya 24 television stations, as well as the Mayak, Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.

"In line with the traditions established by the previous programs, the head of state will answer questions from Russian citizens concerning issues of the country's social, political and socioeconomic life, as well as the international situation," it said.