Putin to speak on patriotism and corruption in his 9th Address to Federal Assembly

Vladimir Putin is expected to deliver his Address to the Federal Assembly today, December 12, at 12:00 MSK. It is expected that the address of the president will focus on the economic development of the country and the strengthening of moral and spiritual values.

About 1,000 people were invited to the Kremlin: the administration of the country, governors, community leaders, heads of confessions, First Channel reports. The live broadcast from the St. George's Hall of the Kremlin will begin at 12:00, Moscow time. This will be the ninth Putin's Address to the Federal Assembly.

Political scientists hope to hear a clear agenda for the coming years, including pre-election promises, anti-corruption campaigns, improving Russia's position in the international arena. It was earlier reported that Putin's Address to the Federal Assembly would focus on patriotism and corruption.

Noteworthy, the date of the address from the Russian president coincides this year with the Day of the Constitution of the Russian Federation. The issues related to the basic law of the country and its formation can be reflected in the text of the document.