MOSCOW -- President Dmitri A. Medvedev on Thursday called for sweeping reforms to modernize Russia's economy and revamp crumbling industrial and military infrastructure, all while strengthening the country's democratic institutions.Mr. Medvedev addressed these issues, as well as corruption and law enforcement, in his annual state of the nation speech."In the 21st century, our country again requires modernization in all areas, and this will be the first time in our history when modernization will be based on the values and institutions of democracy," Mr. Medvedev said.
Mr. Medvedev addressed these issues, as well as corruption and law enforcement, in his annual state of the nation speech.
"In the 21st century, our country again requires modernization in all areas, and this will be the first time in our history when modernization will be based on the values and institutions of democracy," Mr. Medvedev said.
