According to Tsydenov, 615 million rubles were allocated for the construction of a new library building and the purchase of modern equipment thanks to the support of the president. 

“No, no, no, a billion. According to my information, 1.2 billion worth of library. 200 - from you, if you say 600, where is 400 million? ” Putin asked him.

In response, Tsydenov said that the reconstruction of the old building would still be carried out.

“But we built a new one, put it into operation, and fully equipped it. You name absolutely exact numbers, ”the head of Buryatia noted.

Earlier, Putin instructed to take into account the work of cultural institutions in the national economic recovery plan.