December
31, 2019
23:55
The Kremlin,
Moscow
President of Russia
Vladimir Putin: Citizens of Russia, Friends,
The year 2020 is just
around the corner. We are on the threshold
of the third decade of the 21st century. We
are living in turbulent, dynamic and contradictory times, but we can
and must do everything for Russia to develop successfully, so
that everything in our lives changes only for the better.
In excited anticipation, we are awaiting the chiming
of the clock, and we believe and hope that all our wishes
will come true.
Our personal plans
and dreams are inseparable from Russia. Our present and future,
and the future of our children depend on the efforts
and the contribution of each one of us. Only together will
we be able to resolve the tasks facing our society and country
today. Our unity is the foundation for achieving the loftiest
goals.
These values were passed
on to us by our ancestors, the heroic and unbending
generation of victors. Next year, we will celebrate the 75th anniversary
of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. With all my heart,
I would like to extend my New Year greetings to battle
front veterans and home front workers, people of the older
generation who have gone through many trials for the sake of us
all and the future of our Motherland. I bow down
to you.
Friends, we always prepare
for the New Year in advance and, despite being busy, we believe
that the warmth of human relations and companionship are
the most important thing. We strive to do something important
and useful for other people and to help those who require
our support, to make them happy by giving them presents and our
attention.
Such sincere impulses, pure
thoughts and selfless generosity are the true magic
of the New Year holiday. It brings out the best in people
and transforms the world filling it with joy and smiles.
Uplifting New Year’s
feelings and wonderful impressions have been living in us since
childhood and come back every New Year, when we hug our loved ones, our
parents, prepare surprises for our children and grandchildren,
decorate the New Year tree with them and unpack once again paper
cut-outs, baubles and glass garlands. These, sometimes ancient, but
beloved family trinkets give their warmth to the younger generations.
Of course, each family
has its own New Year traditions, but everyone is united by an atmosphere
of kindness and care. May the happiness of mutual
understanding be in your home forever, helping to overcome all
difficulties and bringing different generations ever closer. May your
parents be blessed with good health and always be the focus
of your attention, and may each child know that he or she is
the best loved ever.
Friends, New Year is
knocking at our door. Let us wish each other and our Motherland peace
and prosperity.
Happy holidays
and a Happy New Year 2020!
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