load bearing structure". Putin named the main characteristic of the peoples of Russia The unity of all the peoples of Russia has a central role in the destiny of the country, President Vladimir Putin stated during his speech at the plenary meeting of the international week "People of Russia". "Concord, mutual respect between the peoples of Russia, their unity is the supporting structure of the sovereignty and independence of our country, and the concern for the preservation of the culture, customs, languages of each people is the basis of our national policy," he added. Photo: Sergey Bobilev / RIA Novosti.