MOSCOW, March 16 regions, this will allow them to make flexible decisions to support citizens and the most important areas, based on the real state of affairs. «A lot now depends on the initiative of the leaders of the subjects of the federation, on their willingness to take responsibility. Today I signed a decree on additional powers of the heads regions. They will be able to make flexible and prompt decisions to support our citizens, the economy, and the social sphere, based on the real situation on the ground,» Putin said at a meeting on economic support for the regions. 
Yesterday, 17:02 Putin promised to increase social benefits, pensions and the cost of living
