He explained his position by the increased demand in the Kherson region for obtaining Russian citizenship.

It is reported by TASS with reference to the broadcast "Soloviev LIVE".

“Judging by the great desire of the inhabitants of the Kherson region to obtain Russian citizenship, this once again indicates that most people will decide to become part of Russia,” the agency quotes Stremousov.

The deputy head of the Supreme State Administration named a plebiscite as a way for the Kherson region to become part of Russia.

Earlier, the deputy head of the military-civilian administration of the Kherson region, Kirill Stremousov, said that the possibility of obtaining a Russian passport in the region caused a rush among the population.

Residents stand in line at the points of acceptance of documents for obtaining citizenship.