“I have decided to increase the presidential scholarships to 30 thousand rubles,” he said at a meeting with students of the Baltic Federal University.

Immanuel Kant in Kaliningrad.

According to Putin, the government also plans to increase the level of scholarships - the government payment will be about 20 thousand rubles.

Putin also said that the transition to a new education system in Russia will be smooth.

RT is broadcasting a live broadcast of Putin’s communication with students of the Baltic Federal University.

Immanuel Kant in Kaliningrad.