Putin ordered the start of “mass vaccination of all Russians”

President Vladimir Putin ordered the start of “mass vaccination of all Russians” from January 18. He announced this during a speech on Rossiya 24. His words are reported by RIA Novosti.

Putin instructed to “prepare the appropriate infrastructure” for mass vaccination of Russians. Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova reported that the authorities are ready to begin vaccination.

Earlier, in December 2020, the president spoke about “large-scale vaccination of two risk groups - doctors and teachers.” Gradually, the list of citizens who can receive the vaccine has expanded.