The Message from the President

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the Federal Assembly in the St. George Hall of the Kremlin. This is his 13th message. The head of Russia says of the ways of development of the country, analyzing the lessons of history. He reminds that the 2017 - year of the century of the October Revolution, which teaches a lot.

Another date mentioned by the Russian president - the 15th anniversary of "The United Russia", which the party in power celebrates today.

The President outlined the environmental issues, reminding that next year will be declared the Year of Ecology, and instructed to prepare the proper conservation program.

The head of state noted the positive effect of measures taken by business support. This inhibits the growth of the tax burden, a moratorium on inspections, etc.

The issue of corruption did not remain without attention. The Head of State noted the importance of increasing responsibility in this sphere.

The President reminded the attempts of external pressure on the country, and mention the Olympic "doping scandal", noting that "blessing in disguise": these problems have given rise to restore order in many areas.

Concluding his speech, the Russian president emphasized that the trials did Russia stronger, and thus created the basis for further progress.

Vladimir Putin's address to the Federal Assembly completed. It lasted 1 hours 8 minutes.