Inauguration of Dmitry Medvedev

Introduction of the newly elected president of the office - this is a very important stage of democratic design power. Stage, which should be a unifying and for all regions of the country, and for all the national political forces and civil society. Now it is essential to continue all together already taken and proven the country's development course, guided by the interests of its citizens. We generally update completes the highest state authorities. Update on the basis of strict compliance with the laws and principles of democracy, with a single day without delay to the solution of urgent problems of citizens. We move forward without losing the pace of development of the country.

I am convinced that the only way is constantly thinking about the welfare of people, the development potential of every person, the state can also be social, and really advanced. We can make a breakthrough innovation and strengthen its role in the world. Today, on the eve of Victory Day, we feel particularly acute, which has spiritual power of our people. The people, not just to defend their own path and their own state, and made a great contribution to the preservation and progress of civilization in the world of science, art, culture.

Dear friends! Eight years ago, the first time taking the oath the president of Russia, I took the commitment to work openly and honestly, to faithfully serve the people and the state. And his promise not violated.

I am convinced that the morality of power and its binding - is the main guarantee of the people's trust. They are no less important than the experience and professional knowledge, and the need to produce results, reaching for the benefit of the whole society.

Now, I resign the head of state, would also like to say - for me the obligation to protect Russia was and remains the highest civic duty. I followed him all these years and will follow all his life.

I particularly stress for such a large multinational, multi-religious country like Russia is vital to safeguard and further strengthen its unity. The unity of the state, the goal, the unity of national spirit.

Dear citizens of Russia! Dear friends!

I cordially thank you for your faith, your understanding and support. Support I felt during all eight years as president, and that gave me strength, gave assurance that we are doing the right thing. I thank you all for the fact that we walked together towards agreed goals, overcoming challenges together experiencing the tragedy did not stop in front of the most seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Yes, the work was not without faults and without errors, but we still have serious concrete results and were able to make a breakthrough to a new life. And today, we have to formulate targets and tasks are not for a month, not two, but twenty or thirty years. Putting a large-scale problem, I am absolutely convinced that we are on the shoulder. But only with your active participation and direct with your support.

Thank you.

Transmitting today Dmitry Medvedev, a symbol of state power, I wish him good luck and success as president of the Russian Federation. We will support it.

I have just sworn the presidential oath, it is given to the Russian people, and in its very first lines - the obligation to respect and protect human rights and freedoms. They found the highest value in our society, and they determine the meaning and content of all state activity.

In this regard, I consider my most important task of further development of civil and economic freedoms, the creation of new, most opportunities for self-realization of citizens - citizens, free and responsible, both for his personal success and the prosperity of the whole country.

Such people create high dignity of the nation and are the source of power of the state - the state that has today the necessary resources, and a clear understanding of their national interests.

I would like to assure all citizens of the country today, that I will work as hard power as the President and as a person, for whom Russian - is the native house, native land.

Over the past eight years, a strong foundation for long-term development was created just for decades of free and stable development. And this unique opportunity we have to make the most of Russia to become one of the best countries in the world, the best - for a comfortable, confident and secure life of our people: in this - our strategy, and this - a landmark for years to come.

I am fully aware of how much remains to be done - to make the state to be really fair and caring towards the citizens in order to ensure the highest standards of living to as many people as possible can classify themselves as middle class, you can get a good education and quality services in the field of public health.

We are committed to innovation in all spheres of life, to build the most advanced production, modernize industry and agriculture, create powerful incentives for private investment, and generally seek to ensure that Russia has firmly established itself among the leading technological and intellectual development.

Particular attention on the fundamental role of law, which is based on our state and our civil society. We must achieve a true respect for the law and overcome legal nihilism, which seriously hinders modern development.

Mature and effective legal system - is an important condition for the development of economy and social sphere, support for entrepreneurship and the fight against corruption. But not to a lesser extent, they serve to strengthen Russia's role in the world community, contribute to its openness to the world and facilitating dialogue as equals with other peoples.

And, finally, a genuine rule of law is possible only if a safe life. And I'll do anything to security of citizens was not only guaranteed by law but is genuinely guaranteed by the state.

Said task I require daily interaction with all responsible political forces and civil society institutions, with the parties, with the Russian regions.

I hope that the peace and harmony in our common home will continue to strengthen the cooperation of different religions, social groups and national cultures: from this right depends on the present and the future of our country.

Dear friends! Do you realize how deep the feelings I am experiencing. I am well aware of what the burden of responsibility falls on my shoulders, and look forward to our work together.

I sincerely thank President Vladimir Putin for his ongoing personal support I have always felt. I am sure that this will continue.

The life and the course of history present us with fundamentally new, even more complex tasks. But convinced that achieving them is absolutely on the forces of our country, its hardworking and talented people.

And now my duty - to serve him every day and every hour, to make a better life for all our people, their success and confidence in the future, for the sake of further rise and prosperity of our beloved homeland - our great Russia.