“In order to feel confident, first of all, you need to have a strong rear, which means a reliable, developing, democratic political system.
And the elections, I hope, will contribute to this, I have no doubt about it," TASS quoted Putin as saying.
The President noted that the employees of election commissions at all levels will be heavily burdened.
“If any additional assistance is needed from the state, please, I am always at your disposal, you know, we have a direct connection at any second,” Putin stressed in a conversation with Pamfilova.
In Russia in 2022, elections will be held for 15 top officials of the regions, deputies of six legislative assemblies, 12 councils of deputies of the administrative centers of subjects and deputies of local governments, the agency recalls.