WEBVTT 1 00:00:46.320 --> 00:00:51.302 Citizens of Russia, friends, 2 00:00:51.302 --> 00:00:57.716 The year 2020 will be over in just a few minutes. 3 00:00:57.716 --> 00:01:01.271 As we were welcoming it a year ago today, 4 00:01:01.271 --> 00:01:04.219 just like people around the world, 5 00:01:04.219 --> 00:01:07.703 we thought and dreamed of changes for the better. 6 00:01:07.703 --> 00:01:11.469 No one could have imagined back then what kind of trials 7 00:01:11.469 --> 00:01:14.870 would come our way. 8 00:01:14.870 --> 00:01:18.920 Now, it appears that the outgoing year has taken 9 00:01:18.920 --> 00:01:21.234 in the burden of many years. 10 00:01:21.234 --> 00:01:26.029 It was a difficult year for all of us, 11 00:01:26.029 --> 00:01:31.584 with worries and serious financial difficulties, 12 00:01:31.584 --> 00:01:38.845 bitter experiences and, for some, loss of the loved ones. 13 00:01:38.845 --> 00:01:43.316 However, the outgoing year was also filled with hope that we will 14 00:01:43.316 --> 00:01:48.192 overcome adversity and with pride for those who showed their best human 15 00:01:48.192 --> 00:01:50.321 and professional qualities. 16 00:01:50.321 --> 00:01:53.879 It made us appreciate dependable, 17 00:01:53.879 --> 00:01:59.163 sincere and genuine relationships between people, 18 00:01:59.163 --> 00:02:03.073 as well as friendship and trust. 19 00:02:03.073 --> 00:02:08.267 We walked through this year together with dignity, 20 00:02:08.267 --> 00:02:14.707 as befits a single nation which honours the traditions of its ancestors. 21 00:02:14.707 --> 00:02:20.007 These values – courage, compassion and graciousness – 22 00:02:20.007 --> 00:02:24.148 are in our hearts and blood and show in our deeds. 23 00:02:24.148 --> 00:02:28.071 We look up to our dear veterans – 24 00:02:28.071 --> 00:02:32.985 the valiant generation that defeated the scourge of Nazism. 25 00:02:32.985 --> 00:02:38.317 Against all odds, we have fulfilled our sacred filial duty and marked 26 00:02:38.317 --> 00:02:42.659 the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory with gratitude 27 00:02:42.659 --> 00:02:43.954 and appreciation. 28 00:02:43.954 --> 00:02:49.078 Indeed, the dangerous new virus has changed and even turned upside down 29 00:02:49.078 --> 00:02:51.783 our usual way of life, work and study, 30 00:02:51.783 --> 00:02:55.840 and forced us to reconsider and adjust many of our plans. 31 00:02:55.840 --> 00:03:00.170 But that is how things are, and trials are an unavoidable part of life. 32 00:03:00.170 --> 00:03:04.713 They encourage us to take a closer look at what life is all about, 33 00:03:04.713 --> 00:03:09.462 listen to our conscience, discard all things that are petty and vain 34 00:03:09.462 --> 00:03:12.147 and appreciate what is truly important. 35 00:03:12.147 --> 00:03:17.815 This is the gift of human life, our families, mothers and fathers, 36 00:03:17.815 --> 00:03:21.593 grandfathers and grandmothers, our children, 37 00:03:21.593 --> 00:03:25.043 be they babies or mature adults, 38 00:03:25.043 --> 00:03:27.955 our friends and colleagues. 39 00:03:27.955 --> 00:03:33.659 This is also selfless help and the general energy of good deeds, 40 00:03:33.659 --> 00:03:38.917 both ambitious nationwide efforts and small local projects 41 00:03:38.917 --> 00:03:42.493 which are no less important. 42 00:03:42.493 --> 00:03:48.113 Trials and troubles come and go. It has always been that way. 43 00:03:48.113 --> 00:03:55.294 The main things that make us noble and strong, such as love, 44 00:03:55.294 --> 00:04:01.757 mutual understanding, trust and support, stay with us. 45 00:04:01.757 --> 00:04:08.588 I would like to wish that the hardships of the outgoing year quickly 46 00:04:08.588 --> 00:04:12.855 sink into oblivion while everything that we have gained and all 47 00:04:12.855 --> 00:04:18.170 the best that has come forward in each person stays with us forever. 48 00:04:18.170 --> 00:04:21.373 Today, it is important to believe in ourselves, 49 00:04:21.373 --> 00:04:25.503 not to back off in the face of challenges and to value our unity. 50 00:04:25.503 --> 00:04:29.639 This is the foundation of our shared future successes. 51 00:04:29.639 --> 00:04:34.774 I am convinced that together we will overcome the challenges facing us, 52 00:04:34.774 --> 00:04:39.619 restore normal life and continue to work to achieve Russia’s goals 53 00:04:39.619 --> 00:04:46.212 in the forthcoming third decade of the 21st century with renewed vigour. 54 00:04:47.252 --> 00:04:49.272 Friends, 55 00:04:49.272 --> 00:04:52.047 Not everyone is sitting around the New Year's table now. 56 00:04:52.047 --> 00:04:54.679 Many people remain in the hospitals, 57 00:04:54.679 --> 00:04:59.797 and I am sure they all feel the support of their families and friends. 58 00:04:59.797 --> 00:05:02.986 With all my heart, I wish you, my dear friends, 59 00:05:02.986 --> 00:05:06.515 to get well soon and to go home as soon as possible. 60 00:05:06.515 --> 00:05:10.391 Unfortunately, the epidemic has not yet completely come to an end. 61 00:05:10.391 --> 00:05:13.622 The fight against it does not stop for a minute. 62 00:05:13.622 --> 00:05:18.284 Doctors and nurses, as well as ambulance crews, 63 00:05:18.284 --> 00:05:24.633 continue to work courageously. Many of them are on duty tonight. 64 00:05:24.633 --> 00:05:31.188 The first responders, our servicemen in hot spots outside Russia, 65 00:05:31.188 --> 00:05:36.870 peacekeepers and Army and Navy combat crews are also tirelessly 66 00:05:36.870 --> 00:05:40.735 and responsibly performing their challenging missions. 67 00:05:40.735 --> 00:05:44.781 Thanks to all those people who carry out their duties day and night 68 00:05:44.781 --> 00:05:50.621 under any circumstances, the citizens of Russia can safely gather today 69 00:05:50.621 --> 00:05:53.273 in their homes with their loved ones, 70 00:05:53.273 --> 00:05:58.094 see in the New Year with plans for the future and hopes for the better, 71 00:05:58.094 --> 00:06:01.502 and make their New Year wishes. 72 00:06:02.462 --> 00:06:04.112 Friends, 73 00:06:04.112 --> 00:06:09.109 Let us use these precious moments to dream about the best things 74 00:06:09.109 --> 00:06:14.377 in life, peace and prosperity, happiness and joy for everyone who is 75 00:06:14.377 --> 00:06:18.064 near and dear to us, and our entire country. 76 00:06:18.064 --> 00:06:21.491 I want to thank every one of you, 77 00:06:21.491 --> 00:06:23.059 because we are together. 78 00:06:23.059 --> 00:06:27.377 When we stand next to each other, shoulder to shoulder, 79 00:06:27.377 --> 00:06:31.415 Russia becomes one big family. 80 00:06:31.415 --> 00:06:36.748 I wish you all good health, faith, hope and love, 81 00:06:36.748 --> 00:06:39.657 as people who are close and dear to me. 82 00:06:39.657 --> 00:06:46.199 I wish you happiness in the upcoming 2021! 83 00:06:46.199 --> 00:06:49.670 Happy New Year, friends!