Amendments to the Constitution of the Russian demand, because the situation in the country has changed significantly, said the head of Vladimir Putin at a meeting with leaders of fractions of the state Duma.

According to the President, since the adoption of the Constitution of Russia has become, "really, is another country," for this reason, the Amendments demanded. He added that the members of the working group on amendments to the Constitution went to the regions, met with voters, the commissioners of the mandatory meetings.

Putin ordered to correct the criminal rule and the rule on administrative offences, which establishes Liability for violations during the vote on the Constitution." Liability for violations of procedures must be the same as those for similar violations in the voting process in the presidential elections ", - He said.

The President also said that the need to guarantee the impossibility of backsliding, and also showed that the buildup of the situation in the country." That no one wants. Most of you witnessed those difficult events. I'm sure nothing like this could happen again in our history, our future, or rather, "- said Putin, expressing confidence that no one wants the return of " severe trials ".

Putin drew attention to the importance that the New Constitution brings people together, regardless of nationality, wealth, religion and region of residence. He said that the Constitution does not unintentionally called the principal legislative instrument is required to consolidate the whole society.

"I think we'll be able to put to nationwide expression of the will such the draft amendments to the law ", - Putin said, adding that the authors of the law must become the citizens of Russia.

the leader tried to convince the leaders of Duma factions to Express support for the draft law on the amendment to the Constitution in the 2nd and 3rd readings and to carry out explanatory work among those who came to the polls.

at the end of January Vladimir Putin submitted to the state Duma a draft law on amendments to the Basic law. The changes are aimed at the development of the provisions establishing the foundations of constitutional order, rights and freedoms of man and citizen. The lower house endorsed the document in the first reading.

to build the preparations for the vote leader ordered the CEC. In the state Duma supported the proposal to hold the expression of the will of April 22, this day will be inoperative.



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