Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday he plans to see in New Year with his family and listen to the president’s New Year address to the nation.
He shared his plans with the Moscow.Kremlin.Putin program on the Rossiya-1 television channel.
When asked how he plans to spend the New Year night, the president said smilingly, "We will be sitting with the family, seeing in New Year, listening to the president."
In addition, Putin said he always tries to choose New Year gifts for his grandchildren himself, although he doesn’t go out shopping.
When asked by the host whether he will see in New Year with his family and if he chooses gift to his grandchildren on his own.
"Well, to a certain extent yes. But, regrettably, I don’t go out shopping. However now there are other possibilities to choose something and I try to do it myself. And I hope they will like them," Putin said.