MEANS OF SURVIVAL
Putin said earlier that his integration drive was not an attempt to capitalise on hogan the nostalgic mood among the older generations. He said it was pursuing purely economic goals and modelled on the European Union.Medvedev, who plans to step down as president and has been promised the post of prime minister by Putin, said the Soviet Union had succeeded in creating "a Soviet people" from many different nationalities."This model had worked and this was an absolutely legitimate nike air max goal. It did not have any ideological colours," Medvedev said. "It was a means of survival for the giant nation living on the vast territory of our country."The two leaders face difficulties in addressing the potentially explosive issue in their election campaigns. Medvedev said the Soviet experience could help."We should not be shy when bringing back the ideas of vibram five finger footwear ethnic unity. Yes, we are all different but we have common values and a desire to live in a single big state," Medvedev said.
