At that time, Vladimir Putin, left the residence of the president of Russia and went to the Cathedral Square, where he received a report Kremlin Regiment commander and thanked the soldiers for their service.

Update on the basis of strict compliance with the laws and principles of democracy, with a single day without delay to the solution of urgent problems of citizens.

The people, not just to defend their own path and their own state, and made a great contribution to the preservation and progress of civilization in the world of science, art, culture.

Eight years ago, the first time taking the oath the president of Russia, I took the commitment to work openly and honestly, to faithfully serve the people and the state.

I thank you all for the fact that we walked together towards agreed goals, overcoming challenges together experiencing the tragedy did not stop in front of the most seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Transmitting today Dmitry Medvedev, a symbol of state power, I wish him good luck and success as president of the Russian Federation.

I have just sworn the presidential oath, it is given to the Russian people, and in its very first lines - the obligation to respect and protect human rights and freedoms.

And this unique opportunity we have to make the most of Russia to become one of the best countries in the world, the best - for a comfortable, confident and secure life of our people: in this - our strategy, and this - a landmark for years to come.

I am fully aware of how much remains to be done - to make the state to be really fair and caring towards the citizens in order to ensure the highest standards of living to as many people as possible can classify themselves as middle class, you can get a good education and quality services in the field of public health.

We are committed to innovation in all spheres of life, to build the most advanced production, modernize industry and agriculture, create powerful incentives for private investment, and generally seek to ensure that Russia has firmly established itself among the leading technological and intellectual development.

Mature and effective legal system - is an important condition for the development of economy and social sphere, support for entrepreneurship and the fight against corruption.

Said task I require daily interaction with all responsible political forces and civil society institutions, with the parties, with the Russian regions.

I hope that the peace and harmony in our common home will continue to strengthen the cooperation of different religions, social groups and national cultures: from this right depends on the present and the future of our country.

And now my duty - to serve him every day and every hour, to make a better life for all our people, their success and confidence in the future, for the sake of further rise and prosperity of our beloved homeland - our great Russia.Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin went to the closed from outside the room where the outgoing president handed over the new head of state "nuclear briefcase".

[5] After that, Medvedev and Putin came to the Cathedral Square, where the outgoing head of state presented the Kremlin regiment of the new Supreme Commander.