| Address to Schoolchildren. August 31, 2009 Обращение к школьникам. 31 августа 2009 года DMITRY MEDVEDEV: Good morning to you all, dear friends, My sincerest congratulations on this Day of Knowledge and the start of the new school year! We adults cant help feeling a bit envious of all of you who are taking your places in the classroom today. The school years are without question the most interesting, rich and memorable time in life, and also the most important, because today, more than anything else, education is becoming the main foundation for a successful career and a normal and decent life in every sense. The world is changing non-stop, becoming ever more complex, and science and technology are developing at a very rapid pace. This requires us to be constantly learning, constantly developing our abilities and perfecting our professional skills. You are our hope for the future. We believe that you, our children, have all the ability, talent and intelligence it takes to achieve your dreams. Your boldness and inventiveness, your creative talents and ability to come up with new ideas, and your desire to make the world a better place are the guarantee that you will build a worthy future for yourselves and for us all. Modern people are educated people, people who take an interest in and respect the views and convictions of others. But if we really want to achieve success, as well as developing these personal qualities, we also need to ensure peace and order in Russia, our ... |
