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MOSCOW, March 21 Ended election the campaign showed that Russia is one family that is moving together along the chosen historical path, Vladimir Putin said in an address to the country's citizens after the Central Election Commission summed up the official results of the presidential elections.
«By and large, we chose the path along which Russia will go further, they chose a future for themselves and their children. And the significance of this event was understood by the vast majority of voters who came to the elections,» the Russian leader said.
He emphasized that the support of his fellow citizens is more important to him than victory and promised do everything to justify the trust.
“»Such a level of trust increases responsibility for Russia, for the well-being of our people, and requires even greater dedication and efficiency from me personally and from our entire team.»
Vladimir Putin
Putin noted that all candidates had their own approaches to solving specific problems, the authorities will use all constructive proposals in their work.
The presidential elections in Russia were held from March 15 to 17.
The head of the Central Election Commission of Russia, Ella Pamfilova, announced the official voting results at a special meeting: Vladimir Putin received 87.28% of the votes, Nikolai Kharitonov — 4.31%, Vladislav Davankov — 3.85%, Leonid Slutsky — 3.20%. The turnout was 77.44%, setting a record in the modern history of Russia.