In Russia president Vladimir Putin, called the citizens to participate in the presidential elections. The polls will begin this Friday, March 15th and will be held during three days. teleSUR
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00:00 Precisely in Russia, President Vladimir Putin called the citizens to participate in the
00:05 presidential elections.
00:06 The polls will begin this Friday, March 15th, and will be held during three days.
00:11 "Tomorrow, March 15th, polling stations will open throughout our vast country.
00:18 A three-day voting period for the election of the Russian president will begin.
00:22 It is being held for the eighth time in Russia, which demonstrates the integrity of one of
00:28 the basic principles of a democratic state, regular elections.
00:32 It results we have a direct impact on the development of the country in the years to
00:37 come."
00:39 In this sense, the Russian leader called for national unity in the midst of difficult challenges
00:43 the country is going through.
00:45 "I am confident that you understand the difficult period our country is going through,
00:51 the difficult challenges we are facing in almost every area, and to continue to respond
00:56 to them with dignity and to overcome the difficulties successfully, we must remain united and have
01:02 confidence in ourselves."
01:04 And finally, President Putin stressed that participating in the elections is an act of
01:09 patriotism.
01:10 "I will say it clearly, participation in today's elections is an expression of patriotic
01:16 feeling.
01:17 This is perfectly understood by the inhabitants of Donbass and Novorossiya, who, in the most
01:23 difficult conditions, voted in a referendum for unity with Russia, and they will also
01:28 make their choice these days.
01:30 Our soldiers at the front will also vote.
01:33 They defend the motherland with courage and heroes, and by taking part in the elections,
01:39 they set an example for all of us."