The President's New Year's address was seen by residents of Anadyr and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, where the new year begins at 15:00 Moscow time.
“Meeting him exactly a year ago, you and I, like people all over the world, of course, thought and dreamed of good changes.
Then no one could have imagined what trials we all would have to go through.
And now it seems that the outgoing year has contained the burden of several years.
It was difficult for each of us, with anxiety and great material difficulties, with worries, and for someone - with the bitter loss of loved ones, loved ones, "said the President
However, he stressed, 2020 was also associated with hopes for overcoming adversity, with pride in those who showed the best human and professional qualities.
“We passed this year together, with dignity, as befits a single people who honor the traditions of their ancestors.
These values: courage, responsiveness and mercy are in our hearts, in our character and actions, "RIA Novosti quotes Putin.
The head of state also noted that Russia had fulfilled its "sacred filial duty", marking the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory with gratitude and gratitude.
Earlier, Vladimir Putin wished foreign leaders and heads of international organizations a Merry Christmas and the upcoming New Year.