April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin replies to questions from Russian citizens during annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413436
April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin replies to questions from Russian citizens during annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413435
April 17, 2014. From left: Karen Shakhnazarov, General Director of the Mosfilm Cinema Concern, and Tatiana Stolyarova, announcer of the Rossiya 24 television channel, take part in annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413433
April 17, 2014. From left: Krasnodar Territory Governor Alexander Tkachov and Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov take part in annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413427
April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin replies to questions from Russian citizens during annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413425
April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin replies to questions from Russian citizens during annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations. Right: Rossiya Television Channel journalist Maria Sittel.17.04.2014#2413423
April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin replies to questions from Russian citizens during annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413422
April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin replies to questions from Russian citizens during annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413419
April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin replies to questions from Russian citizens during annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413417
April 17, 2014. Actor Leonid Yarmolnik attends annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413410
April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin replies to questions from Russian citizens during annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413409
April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin replies to questions from Russian citizens at the Gostiny Dvor studio during annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations. Left: Kirill Klemyonov, Head of the Channel One News Broadcasting Directorate. Right: Rossiya TV Channel journalist Maria Sittel.17.04.2014#2413406
April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Sevastopol residents during annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413404
April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin, foreground, replies to questions from Sevastopol residents during annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413403
April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin, foreground, replies to questions from Sevastopol residents during annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413401
April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, at the Gostiny Dvor studio before annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations. Left: Channel One General Director Konstantin Ernst. Right: Presidential Press Attache Dmitry Peskov.17.04.2014#2413398
April 17, 2014. This photo shows operators of the joint call center receiving questions during the annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413396
April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin replies to questions from Russian citizens during annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413394
April 17, 2014. This photo shows operators of the joint call center receiving questions during the annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413392
April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin holds annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413389
April 17, 2014. Right: Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Gostiny Dvor studio before annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations. Left: Channel One General Director Konstantin Ernst.17.04.2014#2413387
April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin holds annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413385
April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin holds annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413384
April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin holds annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413382
April 17, 2014. This photo shows operators of the joint call center receiving questions in the run-up to the annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin" involving Russian President Vladimir Putin that will be broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413362
April 17, 2014. This photo shows the Gostiny Dvor studio in the run-up to the annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin" involving Russian President Vladimir Putin that will be broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413361
April 17, 2014. This photo shows the Gostiny Dvor studio in the run-up to the annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin" involving Russian President Vladimir Putin that will be broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413360
April 17, 2014. This photo shows the Gostiny Dvor studio in the run-up to the annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin" involving Russian President Vladimir Putin that will be broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations.17.04.2014#2413359