Fifteenth "Direct line with the president" Vladimir Putin began with a statement on overcoming the recession in the Russian economy.

"Three quarters in a row the economy is growing, albeit at a modest pace," the head of state explained..

The President noted that we have a record low inflation and it is likely that the country will reach the target inflation rate of 4% per year.

Regarding the complaints of budget workers on low salaries, the president notes:.

"This, of course, is unfair. I spoke with the government, they have instructions. Since January 2018, their salaries will be indexed ".

The line began at 14. 00 local time. In total, President Putin has received a million and one hundred thousand questions by today.