Before G-hour, Putin calls on Russian voters to "enthusiastically" go to the polls
(Baonghean.vn) - Before the G hour, Russian President Vladimir Putin called on citizens across Russia to "enthusiastically" participate in the election, because each voter's vote plays an important role in determining the country's next development path.
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| Russian President Putin during a special meeting with voters on March 16. Photo: TASS |
In less than 48 hours, Russia will hold the 2018 presidential election on March 18. This is an important political event for the Russian people to choose a President to continue leading the country's development for the next 6 years.
Before G-hour, Russian President Vladimir Putin called on citizens across Russia to "enthusiastically" participate in the election, because each voter's vote plays an important role in determining the country's next development path.
“Voting for someone is the way for us to realize the freedom of election. Each vote is the personal decision of each voter. But if you refuse to exercise your right and duty, the final result will be decided, regardless of your views or opinions,” Putin called during a special meeting with voters.
Quoting the Russian Constitution – “the people are the only source of energy for the country”, Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed: “Will Russia be brighter, will the future of future generations be happy? To do that, above all, depends on the strength of the nation, of each Russian citizen, and no one else”.
The current leader also emphasized that Russia will decide its own destiny, without anyone being able to interfere; it will act according to conscience, justice and love for the nation. "This is the essence of the Russian people that the whole world knows" - Mr. Putin declared.
The Russian President expressed confidence that all voters will care about the fate of the country, and asked all voters to go to the polls on March 18.
“Let's use our citizenship rights to choose a bright future for our beloved Russia,” President Putin called.
Support rate for candidates in the 2018 Russian presidential election:
(According to a survey by the Russian Center for Public Opinion Research (VCIOM) on March 9)
1.Vladimir Putin(1953) - Current President ......................69%
2.Pavel Grudinin(1960) - Chairman of the Vidnoye Town House of Representatives ............7%
3.Vladimir Zhirinovsky(1946) - Leader of the Liberal Democratic Party ......5%
4.Ksenia Sobchak (1981) - Representative of the Civic Initiative Party....2%
5.Grigory Yavlinsky(1952) - Founder of the Yabloko Party..............1%
6. Sergey Baburin(1959) - Candidate of the People's Alliance Party....1%
7. Maxim Suraikin (1978) - Other Communist Party candidates ..........0%
8.Boris Titov (1960) - Leader of the Growth Party....................0%
