Russia's diversity has great strength and competitive advantage, said Vladimir Putin in a congratulatory speech in honor of National Unity Day. Additional statements by the President of the Russian Federation at the Plenary Session of the "People of Russia" International Week in Moscow: Harmony, mutual respect between the peoples of Russia, their unity is a structure that supports the sovereignty of the state; The unity of all peoples of Russia has always played and still plays a key role; Putin called for an end to all attempts to incite ethnic hatred in Russia; Inter-ethnic relations in Russia have always received special attention, this is a fine line; Russia has historically developed in the interaction of peoples, ethnic groups, languages and customs, we have grown into each other; The peoples of Russia "sprouted" into each other with their culture for centuries; Support for Russian culture and language is of strategic importance.