Putin spoke about the participation of "United Russia" in the elections to the State Duma

The head of state noted that he expects that the political force will retain its positions following the results of the vote.

"I very much hope that United Russia will retain its position and will be able to make the necessary decisions at the legislative level in the interests of the country," TASS quoted him as saying.

He also added that the party needs to respond to changes in the country and the world, and therefore its program must be adapted to modern realities.

"The party program ... is a living document that must react to what is happening in the world and in the country," the president explained.

Putin made the corresponding statement during a meeting with representatives of the party.

Earlier it was reported that the CEC of Russia approved the procedure for placing the names and emblems of political parties in the ballot paper for voting in the federal and single-mandate constituencies in the upcoming elections to the State Duma.