Kucherena said Snowden was studying Russian and had an IT-related job, but did not provide details.
“He is a high-class IT specialist”, he said.
He said Snowden’s security was being taken seriously and that he was using private security guards.
“He leads a rather modest lifestyle, but nevertheless we proceed from the tone of statements that come from the U.S. State Department and other political figures,” he said. “The security issue should not be treated as a secondary one.”