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Citizens of Russia, friends,

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The year 2021 is drawing to a close.

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Very soon, time will take us from the past into the future.

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True, this is something that happens every day,

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minute and second. But we hear this continuous passage of time most 

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clearly when we welcome the New Year and look forward to it 

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as an important marker in our lives.

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We are united in the hope that changes for the better lie ahead.

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But we know that they cannot be detached or isolated from the events 

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that unfolded in the outgoing year.

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We faced enormous challenges, but we learned to live in these harsh 

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circumstances and solve complex problems.

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Our solidarity made this possible.

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Together, we continued to combat the dangerous pandemic sweeping every 

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continent, which shows no signs of receding.

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This elusive disease claimed tens of thousands of lives.

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Everyone who lost loved ones, please accept my words of sincere support.

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Friends,

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Most importantly, we worked together to overcome 

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the difficulties of the outgoing year. We stood up for those in need.

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First and foremost, we supported senior citizens and families with 

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children who are the future of Russia.

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We acted resolutely and consistently to uphold our national interests 

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and the security of the country and our citizens.

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We took swift action to restore the economy and in many areas we are 

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close to achieving our strategic development objectives.

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Of course, many issues remain unresolved. But we did well this year.

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Most of the credit goes to you,

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the citizens of Russia. This is the result of your hard work, friends.

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Everyone in their own way strove to do their duty,

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to do even more than seemed possible,

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and to help those who had it particularly hard.

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My heartfelt thanks go to all of you.

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In challenging times like these,

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it is particularly important to be creative and committed to your plans 

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no matter what, while working for the benefit of society 

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and your native country.

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As we ring in the New Year, we hope that it will bring new 

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opportunities for us.

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Of course, we hope luck will be on our side,

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but we understand that making our dreams reality primarily depends 

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on us, on what we prioritise in our daily lives,

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on our ability to commit to our projects and achieve 

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concrete, tangible results.

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These results will be the stepping stones towards the successful 

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implementation of our national plans.

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Their main goal is to improve the well-being and quality 

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of life of the people.

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Achieving these goals will make Russia even stronger,

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and we will be able to ensure the continued progress and prosperity 

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of our Motherland only if we are in it together.

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Friends,

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New Year's Eve is literally filled with good cheer and happy thoughts,

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as we all try to put our best foot forward.

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This openness and generosity are the spirit of this wonderful holiday,

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when it is so important to warm parents’ hearts with kindness 

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and loving care, to hug them if they are near you,

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and to tell everyone around you how dear they are to you and that 

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happiness is all about love, children, family, and friends.

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These are the important values that largely determine 

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the meaning of each person's life.

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We all want them to remain a reliable pillar of strength 

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supporting us in the coming year.

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This is the time to share our innermost feelings for the people who are 

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near and dear to us, to speak those sincere words of love and gratitude 

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which we do not always have enough time for in our busy lives.

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But the real magic of the New Year is that it opens our hearts 

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to empathy and trust, generosity and mercy.

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Wherever you may be during these minutes –

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with your family and friends, or in the squares of your beloved 

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cities – you will hear these warm and sincere wishes.

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I am pleased to join in these wishes,

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and to wish a Happy New Year to those who serve in the military 

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or another capacity, who take care of the ill,

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who are on active duty at their combat post or enforcing law and order.

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The operation of major transport routes and a large number of plants 

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and critical services goes on interrupted.

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Hundreds of thousands of our citizens are employed in these efforts.

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Thank you for your responsible work which is so important 

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for the country and society.

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Friends,

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The New Year is about to begin in a few seconds.

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Many families, including our compatriots outside Russia,

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will offer the traditional New Year toast: “Happy New Year! May it be 

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filled with new fortune!” These simple words have a special meaning 

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to us, because they are passed down from generation to generation.

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My sincere best wishes, and above all for good health! From that,

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success in your work, studies, creative endeavours 

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and favourite pursuits will follow.

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May every home have as many joyful moments as possible.

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May there be new families with new children.

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May they grow up to be healthy and intelligent, honest and free.

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May love fill every heart and inspire us all to achieve our goals 

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and scale the greatest heights.

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For the sake of our loved ones and for the sake of our only 

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country, our great Motherland.

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Happy New Year, friends!

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Happy 2022!