“There is no bridge, and they are deciding on its name.”
Next question is also about how to name the Kerch Strait bridge that will link the Ukrainian region of Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014, with Russia. And also about the development of the Kaliningrad region.
Putin says he can't influence what local governments do regarding study of chess in schools. This has to be decided at the local level, Putin says. Nonetheless, Putin says he is proud of Russia's chess schools and the overall chess program. Putin notes there is a center for gifted students in Sochi that includes chess and says that program should be extended across the country. Praise Russian chessmaster Sergei Karyakin, who lost the 2016 World Chess Championship to Norway's Magnus Carlsen. Says he has victories in his future.
Putin asks for a question about chess. Reporter asks what he thinks about the development of chess in Russia.
Putin, regarding U.S. election, says Electoral College system is antiquated and gives preference to some states. Says this is none of Russia's business and is up to the American people. Says the U.S. party that is called "Democratic" has forgotten what the word "democratic" means and has "shamelessly" used administrative resources to influence the election, including pressure on members of the Electoral College.