The inauguration of President Vladimir Putin was broadcast at the RUSSIA EXPO

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The broadcast of the solemn inauguration ceremony of the President of the Russian Federation was shown at the International RUSSIA EXPO. Vladimir Putin officially took office as head of state in the Andreyevsky Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.

At the RUSSIA EXPO, the broadcast was held in the Large Conference Hall of Pavilion No. 75. It gathered several hundred people — guests and employees of the Exposition.

The solemn ceremony began in the Kremlin at noon Moscow time. In accordance with Article 82 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, in the presence of members of the Federation Council, deputies of the State Duma and judges of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin swore an oath to the people of Russia. Valery Zorkin, Chairman of the Constitutional Court, announced that Vladimir Putin had assumed the office of President of the Russian Federation.

"I have gust pronounced the words of the presidential oath. Its text encapsulates the essence of the highest purpose of the head of state — to protect Russia and serve our people. I understand that this is a great honor, responsibility and sacred duty. This is what defined the meaning and content of my work in previous years. I assure you that I will continue to place the interests and security of the people of Russia above all else. The consolidated will of millions of people is a colossal force, evidence of our common, firm conviction that we will determine the fate of Russia ourselves and only ourselves for the sake of today's and future generations," said Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia must be self-sufficient and competitive in a complex and rapidly changing world, the President emphasized.

"We are confidently looking forward, planning our future, outlining and already implementing new projects and programs that are designed to make our development even more dynamic, even more powerful. We are a united and great nation and together we will overcome all obstacles, fulfill everything we have planned. Together we will win!" the President added.

Later, the Presidential Regiment was presented to the President of Russia, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on the occasion of his assumption of office. The head of state congratulated the regiment on the 88th anniversary of its formation.