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Vladimir Putin

The path towards a free society has not been simple. There are tragic and glorious pages in our history.

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Achieving a society where people have freedom has involved many difficult and painful events as well as proud and successful moments. The history of this journey includes both suffering and achievements that shaped the current state of freedom.

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