Russia's successful exit from the economic crisis, increased security from arms treaties with the USA and concern for the future of the younger generation as the main themes of the year for the nation, President Dmitry Medvedev said in his address to the nation on Friday.
"Firstly, this might be a prolonged process but it's very important for us all. This is our exit from the global economic crisis. We are coming out at about four percent of GDP. That's not just a standard growth for us, but includes elements of our economic modernization and therefore the modernization of life."
He also stressed that Russia's new concern with the deteriorating demographic situation was essential.
"We need to have the correct attitude to children. Without this we have no future," Medvedev said.
He praised President Obama for pressing on with strategic arms limitation talks with Russia and said he had a good working relationship with the US leader.
"He can be counted on to keep his promises, whether its on the WTO or strategic arms agreements," Medvedev said.
MOSCOW, December 24 (RIA Novosti)
