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Putin gives annual Q&A session
Baku, June 15, AZERTAC
According to the Russian president, the recession in the country's economy is over, and Russia has moved to a period of growth, TASS reports.
"You started with the main question, is the economic crisis over ? I really want to respond positively, to send out a positive message to our society. At the same time, you always think that something will suddenly happen somewhere. We must make decisions based on objective information. And it says that the recession in the Russian economy is over, and we have moved to a period of growth," said Putin.
Russia's GDP growth has been rising for three quarters in a row, modest but still quarter-on-quarter," the president said.
The very first Q&A marathon of the Russian President was held on December 24, 2001. Since then Direct Lines were held annually, except for 2004 and 2012.
This year, the Q&A session is held in the summer for the first time.