| ID | 083267 |
| Title Proper | Thirst for victory has always been a part of our national character |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Putin, Vladimir |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | President Vladimir Putin ... Citizens of Russia, Colleagues, ... As I come to the end of this second term in office as President of the Russian Federation I think that I should speak about what has been accomplished over these last years and set out our long-term vision of the future. ... As you well remember, the country was in a very difficult situation eight years ago. We had gone through a default and people had seen their savings devalued. Terrorists unleashed a large-scale civil war before our very eyes, insolently invading Dagestan and blowing up homes in Russian cities. ... |
| `In' analytical Note | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol. 54, No 2; 2008: p1-15 |
| Journal Source | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol. 54, No 2; 2008: p1-15 |
| Key Words | Russian Federation ; Russia ; Foreign Policy |