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And now for another recap on Putin's (lengthy) state of the nation address - focusing on some of the more unexpected announcements:
"Stop drinking, take up skiing," was Russian President Vladimir Putin's advice to Russians listening in, as he acknowledged health concerns across the population. In reference to the Soviet-era slogan, Putin pledged a drive for Russians to drink less alcohol and move more.
It's all part of a national project called a "Long and Happy Life", which he said would improve the health of the nation and increase life expectancy from 73 to 78 years.
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has led to a surge in alcohol consumption in Russia, reaching 2.3bn litres in 2023 and mirroring Soviet-era trends, according to the US-based Jamestown Foundation think tank.
Putin also encouraged businesses to invest in Russia, despite many international brands leaving the country after it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin leader said "hundreds of new brands" had arrived and people "wanted to start a business, they believed in themselves and their country".
Turning his attention to technology developments, robots were high-up the agenda, as the leader argued industrial robots would make Russia one of the 25 leading countries in the field.
Across the nation, people could watch Putin's speech on screen displays stamped across large buildings and cinemas in 17 Russian cities opened their doors to those wishing to listen in, free of charge.
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