Putin congratulated the Russians on the day of national unity.
The President noted the unifying and creative role of the Russian language and people - supporting Russian culture and language is of strategic importance.
What else did the president say in the "plenary" of the international week "People of Russia":
- The unity of nations plays a key role in Russia.
- Any attempt to incite ethnic hatred must be stopped.
- Russia has historically developed through the interaction of peoples, ethnic groups, languages and customs.
- The original art of all the peoples of Russia is Russian for the whole world.
- Russia's diversity is a great strength and competitive advantage.
- Representatives of more than a hundred peoples in Russia received awards for bravery in the Northern Military District.