The Kremlin on the Future of Russia after 2018

Fundamental changes will not happen in Russia after the Presidential Elections in 2018. Everything will continue to work as before, and, most likely, all will be well- said Dmitry Peskov, President Putin’s Press Secretary, during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. He went on to express confidence that the Russians can safely look to the future. Turmoil in the country should not be expected, "everything will continue to work as it worked, and, most likely, everything will be fine," Peskov said.

The participants of the Forum directly connect changes in Russia with the future results of the 2018 Presidential Election and say that, if a new figure comes to power, it is natural that this will affect the ruling team. And we should expect new faces in the leadership of the state. However, according to Peskov, the personnel issue should be left to the discretion of the new head of state and to “discuss such now is far too premature,” Peskov claimed.

As of May 29, 63% of Russians are ready to give their votes Putin. Among them, the level of unconditional support for Putin is maintained at 82%, according to a survey conducted by the Levada Center. Besides which, the Russian leader is the person most mentioned in news related to the ongoing St. Petersburg Economic Forum.

Dimitri Dolaberidze