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MOSCOW, September 20. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin is satisfied with the results of gubernatorial elections in the polling day on 10 September, during which he won supported the candidates.
“I have to say that I was the result of the [gubernatorial elections] pleased, but it’s on you imposes a special responsibility,” he said at a meeting with newly elected regional heads.
The head of state added that the vast majority of the winning candidates received more than 60% of the vote. “This is a great level of trust and a lot of expectations from people who came to the polls and voted for you,” said the President. According to him, for development of the regions has already done a lot. “But much more remains to be done: started the reconstruction of the bridge in Yaroslavl, built shelters for victims of wildfires in Buryatia, there is positive movement in such important fields as health, housing, education,” – said Putin.