Speech of the President of Russia V.V. Putin to the participants of the Eurasian Open Film Award ceremony "Diamond Butterfly" (November 12, 2026).
V.V. Putin: Dear friends!
I am very happy to congratulate all the participants and guests at the solemn ceremony of the awarding of the Eurasian Film Award.
It is gratifying that this brilliant and impressive project of the Eurasian Academy of Cinematography is actively developing and has already become a prominent event in the cultural life of Russia, other Eurasian countries and the world.
He is distinguished by a deep understanding of the noble task of cinema, adherence to high humanistic ideals, which cannot and should not depend on the political situation, artificially imposed patterns and dogmas.
And the idea of bringing countries and peoples together through the language of cinema, through respect for tradition, identity, cultural education and diversity in modern reality is definitely important and in demand.
The Film Award brought together talented actors, directors, screenwriters, photographers, artists, composers, and gave them new opportunities for creative communication, exchange of experience, professional recognition and development. And I am convinced that it will be a significant point of reference for viewers, for everyone who strives to find truly worthy works in the vast stream of film products that make them feel, care and improve.
Interaction in the field of cinema, culture and humanitarian relations is a reliable basis for strengthening trust and overcoming stereotypes. And those projects that the Eurasian Film Academy initiates serve exactly this noble purpose.
I want to emphasize again: Russia is open to partnership with anyone who is willing to contribute to the development of dialogue between people and countries, to building a more just world order.
I sincerely congratulate all award winners. I wish you and your colleagues inspiration and new creative success.