Story of Vladimir Putin's big press conference at the end of 2021
National projects aim to accelerate work in rural areas, said the president of the Russian Federation at the last annual press conference.
“ These projects, including as part of national projects, which I mentioned today in one way or another, are largely focused on proactive work in rural areas, & # 39; & # 39 ;, & mdash; This is how the head of state answered a journalist's question as to whether the authorities would pay attention to the development of rural settlements.
The correspondent said the internet is popping up in remote villages, although there are often no toilets or basic amenities for residents. In response, Putin recalled that a “ significant amount of money '' is allocated to the development of rural areas.
“And of course that should be reflected in the social well-being, the social moods of the people,” “mdash; »He specifies.
As for the Internet, it helps the inhabitants of small isolated localities to “obtain a certain level of modern education”; and use all the services available to Russian citizens, the president said. He added that the budget provides additional funds for these purposes.
The big annual press conference was held on December 23 in person at the Moscow Manege. In nearly four hours, Putin answered 55 questions.