Vladimir Putin addressed Russian citizens, urging them to vote in the presidential elections

CrimeaPRESS reports:

Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the eve of the presidential elections, which will be held on March 15-17, recorded a video message to Russians. The head of state called on the country’s citizens to take part in the vote.

Here’s what the Russian leader said:

Dear citizens of Russia! Dear friends!

Tomorrow, March 15, polling stations will open throughout our vast country: a three-day voting period for the election of the President of Russia will begin.

They are being held in Russia for the eighth time, which shows the inviolability of one of the basic principles of a democratic state — the regularity of elections. Their results will directly affect the development of the country in the coming years.

This is an important, extremely responsible event. Therefore, as the current head of state, I consider it necessary to address you today.

Let me emphasize that the only source of power in our country is the people. This key legal provision is enshrined in the Constitution. Its main meaning is that only you, citizens of Russia, determine the fate of the Fatherland.

You have to not just cast your vote, but firmly declare your will and aspirations, your personal involvement in the further development of Russia, because elections are a step into the future.

I am convinced that you understand what a difficult period our country is going through now, what difficult challenges we face in almost all areas. And in order to continue to respond to them with dignity and successfully overcome difficulties, we continue to need to be united and self-confident.

We have already proven that we know how to be together, defending the freedom, sovereignty and security of Russia, defending our values, traditions, history and culture, acting in conscience and truth, in justice. We have our own views on how and what kind of country we should build, what plans we should implement. And today it is critically important not to deviate from this path, to achieve what is planned, to achieve the set large-scale goals.

Therefore, a lot in the coming days depends on each of you. I’ll say it straight: participation in elections today is a manifestation of patriotic feelings. This is well understood by the residents of Donbass and Novorossiya, who, under the most difficult conditions, voted in referendums for unity with Russia and will also make their choice these days.

Our soldiers at the front will also vote. They, showing courage and heroism, defend the Fatherland and, by participating in elections, set an example for all of us.

It is necessary to reaffirm our unity and determination to move forward together. Each of your voices is valuable and significant. Therefore, I urge you to exercise your right to vote in the next three days. Our country is large, and everywhere — in every city, town, village — polling stations will be open.

Dear friends!

All of us, the multinational people of Russia, are one big family! We worry, worry, care about our native country. We want her to be prosperous, strong, free and prosperous, so that the level and quality of life improve. So it will be! We will do everything exactly the way we want.

Therefore, I ask you to come to the elections and express your civic and patriotic position, vote for your chosen candidate, for the successful future of our beloved Russia.

Thank you.

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