Vladimir Putin called for an end to all attempts to incite ethnic hatred in Russia. On National Unity Day, the President emphasized that special attention has always been given to inter-denominational relations in the country, as this is a very sensitive and delicate area. "We have not only united over centuries and eras. Our cultures have grown into each other," the head of state noted at the plenary meeting of the international week "People of Russia". Putin emphasized that the closeness of the people and this soul of the people is reflected in the country's history, and harmony and mutual respect between peoples is the structure that supports Russia's independence and sovereignty. The president also noted that the Russian language and the Russian people remain the basis of the Russian state, and supporting Russian culture and language is of strategic importance. More IZ RU news in max.