MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Russian President Vladimir Putin will field questions from across the country and beyond at the next large Q&A conference, scheduled for April 16, his spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday.
"Starting Thursday noon, we will be registering questions for Putin's 'Direct Line,' which is set for April 16. Questions can be addressed to the president on the website, via a mobile video link, or a mobile app called 'Moscow to Putin'."
He added the application is compatible with all major operating systems, including Android, Apple and Windows. Those wishing to contact the president can do so via Facebook and local social networks, as well as by SMS, MMS and telephone.
"Questions will be accepted until the last moment of the 'Direct Line'," Peskov added.
Putin's hotlines have become a well-established tradition throughout the years of his presidency. The first live session was held in April 2001. Their duration has been increasing steadily over recent years, with the 2013 conference lasting a record 4 hours 47 minutes. The last hotline in 2014 lasted 3 hours 55 minutes and centered around the Ukrainian crisis.
