Thread by @bdtaylor_SU

Watching the economic news out of Russia as sanctions hit, I was reminded of the programmatic statement Putin made 22 years ago on his first day in office. It was called "Russia on the Eve of the Millennium." This is what he promised Russians. A short thread of quotes: 1/7

"People want stability, certainty, the ability to plan for the future - their own and their children's - not for a month, but for years, decades. They want to work in conditions of peace, security, and a firm legal order." 2/7

"Patriotism is the desire to make one's country more beautiful, richer, stronger, happier. When these feelings are free from national conceit and imperial ambition, there is nothing reprehensible or small-minded about them." 3/7

"In today's world, a country's power is manifested not so much in its military might as in its ability to lead in the creation and application of advanced technology, ensuring a high level of prosperity for its people." 4/7

"History shows conclusively that all dictatorships and authoritarian systems of government are transient. Only democratic systems are enduring." 5/7

"We will continue to work to create an attractive investment climate for foreign investors. I will tell you frankly, without foreign capital, the country will take a long and difficult time to move up... We must do everything to make foreign capital come to our country." 6/7

"Without consistent integration of Russia's economy into global economic structures we simply will not be able to rise to the levels of economic and social progress that have been achieved by advanced countries." 7/7

Since this thread took off, adding a link to the original in Russian. If someone has an English copy, please put in comments.
Also, #НетВойне

ng.ru/politics/1999-…