“Sanitization, taking into account the requirements, was carried out a day earlier and this morning before the arrival of the guests,” she told RIA Novosti.

According to her, the seating also meets epidemiological requirements, and dispensers for hand treatment are installed around the perimeter.

Earlier it was reported that a prerequisite for admitting journalists is the presence of two negative PCR tests.

On April 21, Putin will deliver a message to the FS.

The event will start at 12:00 Moscow time.

The appeal traditionally sets the guidelines for the country's development.