SOCHI, September 28 (Itar-Tass) - Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said the number of officials in regions should be reduced.

“One can try to do this over 10 years, but all attempts fail. I uphold an idea of reducing the number of officials in regions,” Medvedev told Rossiya 24 Channel on Saturday.

“I urge everyone to bring all strength to carry out this task. This problem can be solved by handing over several powers to regions,” the prime ministers told governors.