Difficulties of 2016 bring Russians together, give
resources for moving forward, Russia’s President said.
VLADIVOSTOK, December 31. /TASS/. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin invites Russians during the New Year night to become something of magicians. In a traditional New Year address to the nation, which was broadcast in the Far East, the president wished to all to be more caring for the beloved ones and to respect all.
"We are excitedly awaiting the sound of the chimes
of the Moscow Kremlin, and we feel the march of time and the approaching future
more clearly than ever before," he said. "We experience this only
during these moments, during this wonderful and beloved holiday."
"Meanwhile, New Year has its own secrets," the
president said. ". For instance, each of us may become something of a
magician on the night of the New Year. To do this we simply need to treat our parents
with love and gratitude, take care of our children and families, respect our
colleagues at work, nurture our friendships, defend truth and justice, be
merciful and help those who are in need of support. This is the whole
secret."
"May our dreams, heavenly thoughts and good
intentions come true. May joy and love reign in every home. May our beloved
streets, cities and villages become even more beautiful," Putin said.
"Peace and prosperity to our common, great homeland, Russia. Happiness, health
and wellbeing to each of you".
Difficulties of the outgoing year have brought Russians
together and allowed the nation to reveal enormous resources for moving
forward, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said.
"The year 2016 is coming to a close. It was a
challenging year, but the difficulties we faced have brought us together and
allowed us to reveal enormous resources for our movement forward," the
president said. "The main thing is that we believe in ourselves, in our
strengths and in our country. We are working, and working successfully, and we
are achieving much. I would like to thank you for the victories and
achievements, for your understanding and trust, and for your true, sincere care
for Russia."
Putin said, all Russians "are united by common
concerns and common joys, by our long-standing good tradition of meeting the
New Year with our families and with hope for the best."
"But not everyone is at the holiday table today.
Many of our citizens are away from home, ensuring Russia’s security, working at
enterprises, on duty in hospitals, ad operating trains and aircraft," the
president said. " I would like to convey my very best wishes for the New
Year to all those who are now fulfilling their labour and military
duties.".
Source: ITAR-TASS 01-01-2017
