Lukyanov To Give Final Interview

The President has agreed to take part in a comprehensive interview on the eve of the inauguration of President-elect Gennadiy Artamova.The interview, to be held live on PTV1 on January 5th, 2012, will take a look back at Lukyanov’s term – charting some of the most volatile moments in his political career. The Office of the President has said that Mr Lukyanov has agreed to take a number of unprepared question about his legacy, in an interview which is expected to mark the end of a difficult period in the country’s history. Lukyanov has also announced that he will publish his account of his time in office in a book which is expected for release in 2013. Refusing to lay out plans for his Presidency, Lukyanov’s successor Artamova, has reportedly rejected a request to take part in a similar interview on inauguration day.