Putin proposes to enshrine God, traditional marriage in co

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed few amendments to the country’s constitution, that include upholding the concepts of traditional marriage and Faith in God. A public vote on the proposed amendments will take place on April 22. The above mentioned proposals were prepared by a working group. It was approved by the lower house of the parliament last month. Second reading of the proposed amendments is set to take place on March 10. In a statement released by the Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin which said that "The president's amendments are the result of his dialogue with representatives of all factions (and) civil society." Vladimir Putin has been a vocal defender of traditional Christian values since his ascension to the presidency.

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