В«The current situation in the country, I appreciate how troubled, largely due to social and family problems - Gorbachev said on the eve of its 80 th anniversary, which he said Wednesday. - Of course, it's not famine or widespread lack of electricity and heat, but, nevertheless, many and not enough and that there is - constantly going up: utility bills, medicines, food products for children and much more. "
В«In recent years, have seen an attack on the rights and freedoms of Russian citizens - continued Gorbachev. - This is unacceptable. The authorities must guarantee citizens their rights and think about how to fully ensure their safety. Unfortunately, here until we hear a lot of talk, but specific cases is not enough. "
В«Similar problems can be seen in the economic sphere, - said Gorbachev. - For example, we are increasingly talking about the need for modernization, but, again, specific cases are very few. And it worries me too. "
In his opinion, positive changes can occur after the elections to the Duma, but only on condition that they will be honest, and all attempts to distort the results would be initially rigidly suppressed.
В«The people he will understand whom to choose, who, in his opinion, being in power, can solve their problems", - said the former president. A week ago at a press conference Gorbachev called conceit statements of Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev, that they themselves decide who should go to the polls.
