MOSCOW, October 25. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has traditionally taken part in the annual Russia Calling! Investment Forum and it is expected that he will attend the key business event again this year, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

"The president traditionally participates in the forum every year and all the grounds are in place to believe that [he] will take part this year as well. I cannot tell you what exact format [the president’s participation will take] just yet," the spokesman said.

This year, the VTB Russia Calling! Investment Forum will be held on December 7-8.