Putin declared the strategic importance of supporting the Russian language and culture Today there is a strategic importance of supporting the Russian language and culture. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated this during his speech at the plenary meeting of the international week "People of Russia", the Kremlin website reports. "Supporting Russian culture and the Russian language is of strategic importance," said the head of state. During his speech, Putin also called for an end to all attempts to incite ethnic hatred in Russia. According to the president, the unity of nations is the supporting structure of Russia's sovereignty and independence.