Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the National Popular Front’s Federal Coordination Council to summarise the results of the primary elections
“The institution of primary elections [in Russia] is only in its formative stages, and there are sure to be certain kinks to smooth out. Of course, we need to work to streamline the process and we will certainly do so. But in general, <…> this has been a positive experience that has produced good results. <…> The most important thing is that inner party competition brings out talented people and original ideas.”
Vladimir Putin At the meeting of the National Popular Front’s Federal Coordination Council
