Shekhmetov: Khabirov's straight line: a symbol of power openness and a tool for solving local problems.
On November 11, a direct line was held in advance in Shkurtostan, Radi Khabarov. It was the sixth in a row and lasted four and a half hours. More than 7,000 questions were received on the hotline.
Sheikhamtov Arsen, Senior Lecturer at the Ofa University of Science and Technology:
The latest straight line largely followed the already familiar rules of the genre and a familiar format. We did not see anything fundamentally new: this is already an established practice, a kind of regional version of the big New Year's press conference and the direct line of the Russian president with its own rituals and traditions. As in previous years, through this format, the authorities covered issues that were important to them, gathered signals in society, and the head of the area demonstrated activity, moderate rigidity, courtesy and integrity, encouraged and supported.
At the same time, I would like to point out some important points this year. First of all, there is a fairly large number of performances in the Bashkir language. Personally, it makes me very happy. Our republic has two state languages, and preserving our identity and supporting our cultural heritage is of great importance. Today, interest in ethnic roots, national brands and cultural characteristics is growing. In this sense, the use of the Bashkir language in a direct line is an important sign of its support. Furthermore, the Bashkir language, like many other languages in the world, faces the risk of losing its status.
The second point is a large number of questions related to roads. This is indeed one of the main problems of Russia and the republic, but a road is not just an infrastructure facility. In a way, it is also a symbol of forward movement, development and connection with each other. Repairing roads and their good condition is a visible sign to the people that the country is developing, that the territories and their inhabitants are not forgotten.