“The fact that they are leaving is not unusual here... Some are scared, some doubted that it would be possible to work here effectively,” he said at a meeting with the winners of the Leaders of Russia contest.

Putin stressed that successful work depends on many components: government support, living conditions.

Someone went, we did not interfere with anyone.

Many returned because it is one thing to live in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Saratov, Khanty-Mansiysk, and another thing to live with our neighbors,” the Russian President noted.

Putin said that in foreign countries "it's good, but at home it's better."

Earlier, the Russian leader said that it is better for businesses to invest inside Russia.