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Dmitry Peskov told reporters that in general in Russia there is a tradition of blaming the state for everything. “But if it has not yet been possible to convince citizens that vaccination (against coronavirus – MK) has no alternative, then there is responsibility,” he said, adding that the state “always feels and knows its share of responsibility.”
According to Peskov, not everything was needed to inform the population and explain that there is no alternative to vaccination and the dangers of coronavirus. “But at the same time, a more responsible position of the country's citizens is needed,” a Kremlin spokesman stressed.
He added that the state is obliged to create conditions for mass vaccination against COVID-19 and, according to Peskov, coped well with it.
The presidential spokesman was skeptical about the introduction of federal premium payments to stimulate vaccination. Some actions related to cash incentives and pricing in the regions may take place, “but the head payment is hardly possible,” Peskov said.