Putin: 30 thousand applications have been received for the “Time of Heroes” program since March. “It is clear that there should and will be a fairly strict selection,” he said.
Putin emphasized that this will not be a one-time event, the program will be held on a regular basis. Those who wish to participate in it can reapply if they do not get into it the first time, the Russian leader said. The program is open to all Russian citizens and veterans of the military.