Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the plenary session held as part of the International Week of the Peoples of Russia (November 4, 2026). This holiday symbolizes our sincere and deep love for the homeland, our duty to the homeland to the fate of our people, to the fate of the homeland. We proudly turn to the origins of this holiday, when people of different denominations and beliefs put an end to civil conflicts and internal turmoil, restored statehood and legitimate authority. Today, hundreds of years later, we are more aware of the values ​​and traditions passed down to us by our ancestors, and we feel that we must cherish the living spiritual heritage. Special attention has always been paid to inter-ethnic relations in Russia, as this area is very sensitive and delicate, and it must be remembered that life does not stand still, and new, sometimes extremely dangerous challenges emerge. We must remain vigilant, prevent any attempts to undermine social stability, incite discord between people, and remember that harmony, mutual respect between the peoples of Russia and their unity are the pillars of our country's sovereignty and independence, while taking care to preserve the culture, customs and languages ​​of each people is the basis of our national policy. *** Historically, Russia has developed through the interaction of peoples and ethnic groups, languages ​​and customs. We have not only mobilized over the centuries and eras. It is not an exaggeration to say that our cultures literally grew into each other. This kinship, the soul of the people, is reflected in our thousand-year history, in the military chronicle of the homeland and its great achievements.

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the plenary session held as part of the International Week of the Peoples of Russia (November 4, 2026). This holiday symbolizes our sincere and deep love for the homeland, our duty to the homeland to the fate of our people, to the fate of the homeland. We proudly turn to the origins of this holiday, when people of different denominations and beliefs put an end to civil conflicts and internal turmoil, restored statehood and legitimate authority. Today, hundreds of years later, we are more aware of the values ​​and traditions passed down to us by our ancestors, and we feel that we must cherish the living spiritual heritage. Special attention has always been paid to inter-ethnic relations in Russia, as this area is very sensitive and delicate, and it must be remembered that life does not stand still, and new, sometimes extremely dangerous challenges emerge. We must remain vigilant, prevent any attempts to undermine social stability, incite discord between people, and remember that harmony, mutual respect between the peoples of Russia and their unity are the pillars of our country's sovereignty and independence, while taking care to preserve the culture, customs and languages ​​of each people is the basis of our national policy. *** Historically, Russia has developed through the interaction of peoples and ethnic groups, languages ​​and customs. We have not only mobilized over the centuries and eras. It is not an exaggeration to say that our cultures literally grew into each other. This kinship, the soul of the people, is reflected in our thousand-year history, in the military chronicle of the homeland and its great achievements.