As RIA Novosti points out, it is with this duration in mind that television channels compiled their broadcasting grid. At the same time, it is noted that the total timing may change depending on the course of the event.

The Agency notes that last year this press conference lasted 3 hours 43 minutes, in 2017 - 3 hours 40 minutes, and in 2016 - 3 hours 50 minutes.

Earlier it was reported that Putin’s annual major press conference will be held at the Moscow World Trade Center.