27 May 2004 17:40
Putin`s vow to Russians
PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin has promised Russians affordable housing,education and health care and shrugged off
allegations of authoritarian trends.
In his fifth annual state of the nation address yesterday,Putin focused on social and economic needs, saying Russia
could double its gross domestic product faster than earlier planned.
He said rapid growth was essential for making the economy competitive abroad.He said some foreign nations were trying
to tarnish Russia's reputation by accusing the Kremlin of an authoritarian streak.
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