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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin delivers his New Year's address to the nation at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow December 31, 2011
Monday, Jan. 02, 2012

Open quoteI want to wish well being and prosperity to all Russians and their families — regardless of their political leanings and including those on the left, the right, above, or below, wherever in fact. Close quote

  • VLADIMIR PUTIN,
  • Prime Minister of Russia, in a New Year's message tinged with sarcasm at recent protests against him — and in the Russia translation, reportedly containing a clear sexual innuendo.
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