My video turned out to be sad. Probably not by chance.
When you think about Vladimir Putin’s anniversary today, the first word that comes to mind is DISAPPOINTMENT. A huge number of people had hopes tied to Putin. Hopes to live in a more just and honest country.
He had fantastic opportunities. An unprecedented 70% support rating for modern politics, a constitutional majority in parliament, unprecedented oil prices. He could launch much-needed reforms for society, clean up the state apparatus, restore order in the law enforcement system, etc., etc.
How did Vladimir Vladimirovich take advantage of the historic chance? He changed the Constitution, increasing the presidential term from 4 to 6 years, and ran for a third term. Today we have: total corruption, censorship on federal channels and a difficult moral atmosphere in society.
Happy anniversary to you, Vladimir Vladimirovich!