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Putin vows to lead Russia through new stage of development | Newly-inaugurated President Vladimir Putin vowed on Monday to lead his country through a new stage of national
development. "Now, Russia is entering a new stage of its development. We will
need to solve the tasks of a new level, different quality and scale. The coming
years will be decisive for Russia 's destiny for decades ahead," Putin said in
a brief speech during the inauguration ceremony. He noted that the life of future
generations and historical perspective of the nation will depend on how the state
succeeds in building a new economy and modern living standards. "(It depends on)
our efforts to preserve people and support Russian families, on our persistence
in development of the enormous Russian territories from Baltic Sea to Pacific
Ocean, on our ability to become the leaders and the center of gravity for the
entire Eurasia," Putin said. The new president stressed that these tasks are achievable
only on the ground of sound base of Russian people's cultural and spiritual traditions,
its thousand-year-long history and moral values. "Entering the office of president
of the Russian Federation , I realize my full responsibility to my country. Its
interests, security, the welfare of its citizens have always been and will always
remain above all for me," Putin said. "I will do my best to live up to the expectations
of millions of our compatriots," he said. The 59-year-old political veteran was
sworn in on Monday as Russian president, starting his third term in the Kremlin
following the two consecutive terms from 2000 to 2008.
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