All attempts to incite inter-ethnic hatred in Russia must be stopped, Vladimir Putin stated. Additional statements: The unity of all peoples of Russia has always played and continues to play a key role; The peoples of Russia have combined their cultures for centuries; Diversity lies in Russia's strength, advantage and enormous potential; The Russian Federation will certainly achieve its goals; Representatives of more than a hundred residents of Russia won high state awards for the courage and bravery they demonstrated in World War II.

All attempts to incite inter-ethnic hatred in Russia must be stopped, Vladimir Putin stated. Additional statements: The unity of all peoples of Russia has always played and continues to play a key role; The peoples of Russia have combined their cultures for centuries; Diversity lies in Russia's strength, advantage and enormous potential; The Russian Federation will certainly achieve its goals; Representatives of more than a hundred residents of Russia won high state awards for the courage and bravery they demonstrated in World War II.