April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin replies to questions from Russian citizens at the Gostiny Dvor studio during annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations. Left: Kirill Klemyonov, Head of the Channel One News Broadcasting Directorate. Right: Rossiya TV Channel journalist Maria Sittel.