Results 2015: Russia

For Russia, 2015 was a year of consolidation of society, which has passed through many trials of an economic and political nature. These trials not only created discord among the citizens, but united them even more in the face of common threats, the Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council, Ilyas Umakhanov, and the deputy chairman of the State Duma, Sergey Zheleznyak, told Vestnik Kavkaza.

For example, Ilyas Umakhanov stressed that over the past year, the consolidation of Russian society became "incredible", and Russia enters the new year as "a strong country with a strong president." "The country enters 2016 with an understanding of its Motherland by the society, with a good future and hope that, despite the unfavorable situation that is emerging, the country will go forward with confidence," the Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council stated.

He also congratulated the readers of Vestnik Kavkaza on the New Year. "I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all your readers, viewers and listeners on a happy New Year. I wish the new year to bring good luck and prosperity to every home, to the houses of our loved ones. And may the Almighty never leave us," Ilyas Umakhanov declared.

According to Sergey Zheleznyak, this year, the year of the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory, was a year of great challenges for Russia both in foreign policy and in terms of internal development. "Now we can already say with confidence that, despite the complexity of the challenges, our country successfully coped with them. Russia became the leader in the global counteraction against terrorism and successfully helps robust, responsible forces in the world who understand the danger of terrorism, to stop this evil in the Middle East," he noted.

Sergey Zheleznyak pointed out that next year will also be difficult for the country. "It will be a year associated with a large campaign before the elections to the State Duma of the next convocation, a large number of regional meetings, the heads of regions and municipalities. It is important for us to preserve national unity and support the actions of the country's leadership, which has helped to successfully overcome the crises and challenges of this year. Of course, it is necessary to maintain mutual understanding and support in the next year, essentially while fighting against those plagues and obstacles that are hindering Russia," the politician urged.

He also wished the readers of Vestnik Kavkaza a Happy New Year. "I would like to congratulate all the readers and viewers on the New Year and wish peace and prosperity to you and your loved ones in the next year, good health, long life, happiness and all the best," Sergey Zheleznyak pointed out.