I swear, in exercising my authorities as president of the Russian Federation, to respect and uphold the rights and freedoms of the individual and the citizen.
Before passing the Land Code, they should have looked into the Russian constitution,
you wait for flowers and gifts from us on this day. Of course you have deserved them, deserved them in every way. In the way that the Olympic gold of our women in Nagano was the best present to Russian men.
Various rumors have been in circulation in the mass media concerning my trip to Switzerland at a time when we have problems here in Russia which need to be solved. Even if I go on holiday, to have some rest, I will stay on Russian territory.
They have tried to go back to the Middle Ages, ... Our duty is to protect Russian citizens and restore law and order in this territory.
I declare the resignation of the government of the Russian Federation,
Today I am addressing you for the last time as Russian president. I have made a decision. I have contemplated this long and hard. Today, on the last day of the outgoing century, I am retiring.
Today, a day of mourning, a new disaster hit us, ... Terrorism has declared war on us ... Terrorists are trying to scare the Russian people. They are trying to demoralize the state.