I invited you to congratulate you on your election", the president held a working meeting with the head of Dagestan Fyodor Shchukin. This is a special region, an outpost of Russia in the Caucasus, a multinational republic. Vladimir Putin noted at the beginning of the meeting. It is necessary to pay attention to the religion and traditional culture of the Dagestans, and based on such work, support the development of the economy and industry, the president emphasized. Dagestanis take a very active government position on key issues. They serve in the armed forces, take part in a special military operation, and in all kinds of positions, including the highest, one might say, the highest positions in the armed forces of the Russian Federation, they fight brilliantly, bravely, bravely, heroically,. noted the head of state. During the meeting, special attention was given to solving social issues in the region. Fyodor Shchukin emphasized that he has a clear understanding of which areas require adjustment.