The incumbent
President of the Russian Federation addressed the nation ahead
of the March 18 presidential election.
March
16, 2018
09:00
President
of Russia Vladimir Putin: Citizens of Russia, friends,
We
will have a presidential election this Sunday, March 18.
As the incumbent president, I believe it is important
to address you ahead of the voting.
Under
the Constitution, people are the only source of power
in the country. There is great meaning in this legal formula.
The path we choose and the future of Russia
and of our children depend on the will
of the people and each Russian citizen.
Which
candidate to choose, and how to realise one’s right
to a free choice? The decision is a personal matter. But if
you avoid taking a decision, the fundamental choice will be made
without due regard for your opinion.
People
in Russia always decided their future themselves, and they always
acted according to their conscience, their personal understanding
of truth and justice, as well as their love
for the country. This is part of our national character, which
the world knows about.
I am
confident that every one of you is concerned about the country’s
future. This is why I ask you to go to the polling stations
this Sunday. Use your power to choose the future of our great
country, Russia, which all of us hold dear.
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