The Security Council believes that cinema should help Russians understand that they belong to history.
Russian cinema should be competitive and show the connection between the generations, said Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Alexander Shabtsov at the film forum "the role of cinema in forming a common cultural space of the peoples of Russia and the Commonwealth of Nations". "Today, more than ever, it is important to convey the context of the times, to show how historical events and traditions shaped the modern Russian mentality," he said. "Cinema should help viewers, especially young people, to understand that they belong to centuries-old history, to emphasize the value of a strong family, continuity of generations, work, respect for elders, care for children," said Shevtsov.