Vladimir Putin presents state and presidential awards in the Kremlin for his contribution to strengthening the unity of the Russian nation This holiday [National Unity Day] reflects our great history, values and national character. No matter what challenges our country, the Russian state, faces, the answer has always been the unity of the people, their common and invincible will, the desire to independently determine their own destiny. The head of state noted at the beginning of his remarks. More details on the Kremlin website.