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Russia's President New Year address

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Published 01 January, 2009, 01:03

Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev has traditionally addressed the nation on New Year’s eve.

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Celebrations are in full swing in Russia as New Year 2009 has now arrived in all of the country's 11 time zones.

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