OREANDA-NEWS  Russian President Vladimir Putin has speculated about the future of Russia in 200 years. This became known during a direct line combined with the final press conference. The program is broadcast by Lenta.<url>" in "VKontakte".

"What will happen to the country in 200 years is, in principle, imaginable. 200 years is not such a long time for Russia. I really hope that the country will be highly educated," he said.

The Head of State also expressed the hope that Russia will live in peace, prosperity, and build relationships based on respect for itself and its partners.

Earlier, Putin recalled the words of former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl that the future of Europe should be with Russia. This is necessary for Western countries if they want to remain as an independent center of civilization.