''Direct Line with Vladimir Putin'' (Прямая линия с Владимиром Путиным) is an annual televised political event in Russia. As its name implies, it is a question and answer event with

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. The event is broadcast on television by

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, RT and

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, and on radio by Mayak, Vesti FM and Radio of Russia. It is supported and directed by the

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. During Putin's Premiership the event was called ''Talk with Vladimir Putin. The Continuation'' (Разговор с Владимиром Путиным. Продолжение). A similar programme existed during the presidency of

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, titled ''

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'' (Разговор с Дмитрием Медведевым).

Format

Over the course of the event, Putin answers questions from Russian citizens about politics, policy, and current events, asked over

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, texts,

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, and video calls. Through the programme, Putin presents himself as able to address the concerns of Russians himself, without the assistance of other government agencies and assemblies.

External links

Official website of the First show from 2001

Official Homepage

Russian President Vladimir Putin's Annual Call-In Program
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