The press conference lasted 4 hours 29 minutes and was held in a new format due to the coronavirus.
It included elements of a straight line.
“I want to thank you all for today's joint work, I want to wish you all the best.
I hope we haven't tired each other.
And I express the hope that the people who have been listening to us for more than four hours, four and a half hours have already found it useful and interesting, ”he said.
During the press conference, Putin, in particular, announced the indexation of pensions by 6.3% in 2021, and also noted that Russia is "white and fluffy" compared to Western countries.
In addition, Putin said that Russia is ready to investigate the situation with Alexei Navalny.
The head of state also told which books he reads to his grandchildren.
Last year, the event took place on December 19.
Then the President answered almost 70 questions in 4 hours and 20 minutes.