For the 15th time, Russian President Vladimir Putin will give his speech to the nation today.
This time, the question is in the room, with which ideas the 66-year-old wants to improve the economic and social situation, which he is responsible for about 20 years in power – from time to time as head of government.
The president’s approval ratings are not the best, just under a year after his re-election. There were protests because the retirement age is increased. In addition, VAT rose by two points to 20 percent at the beginning of the year. The frustration of expensive food is great.
In the past few days, Putin has held many talks, according to Kremlin, but has always been involved in sports to prepare for the program’s speech. At the same time, he would speak to the hundreds of guests from politics, business, church, culture and society once more about armaments issues and economic sanctions against his country.
Putin’s speech last year is still fondly remembered in the West. At that time he presented new weapon systems in a video show. As in the previous year, he does not appear in the magnificent Kremlin Palace – this is being renovated. The country’s elite is now invited to visit the Gostiny Dwor trading center near the Kremlin, which dates back to Tsarist times.
