Vladimir Putin congratulated the Russians on the day of national unity. The president noted that the unity of nations plays a central role in the country's destiny. The head of state also called for an end to any attempts to incite ethnic hatred in Russia. "The field of inter-denominational relations is very sensitive and delicate. It is necessary to take into account that life does not stand still; New challenges, sometimes extremely dangerous, appear. We must be vigilant and stop any attempt to destabilize society or incite discord between people," said Vladimir Putin at a meeting at the International People of Russia Week. The president emphasized that the great strength and competitive advantage of our country lies in diversity.