Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev believes that the adoption of the law on granting to citizens of Russia 1 hectare of land in the far East will positively impact on the development of the region, however, is unlikely to have the same effect as the Stolypin agrarian reform.

"I think in General that this law is really interesting, I don't think he will give the same effect as a well-known decision in the period of Stolypin", — said Dmitry Medvedev to journalists, commenting on the report Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev on the implementation of this law.

However, the Prime Minister noted that these measures will have a positive effect for the Far East and will enhance labor mobility.

In addition, the Prime Minister urged to prepare for the entry of this act into force and make all necessary adjustments. It is noted that all Russian citizens will be able to use these lands from February 1, 2017. To receive them had already served more than 10 thousand applications.