Statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Inter-Ethnic Relations Council in the Kremlin: The Year of the Unity of the Peoples of the Russian Federation has become an illustration of a new strategy for inter-ethnic relations. Events within the Year of National Unity strengthened the ties between the peoples of the country. In the year of unity, when turning to history, the Russians worked on the future. In the year of unity of nations, young people learned to work together. Putin noted the growing interest in the languages of the peoples of the Russian Federation, their traditions and crafts. Basic values, including concern for family and homeland, are the same for everyone. Religious and national-cultural associations, local authorities are sensitive to problems and risks. There is no "life" without risks and problems; You need to respond to them in a timely and correct manner. Russians and volunteers on earth presented initiatives for the Year of Unity of Nations. The projects started in the year of the unity of the peoples of the Russian Federation must be continued. The Year of United Nations is not supposed to end on December 31st. Putin instructed the government and the presidential administration to formulate proposals to strengthen the unity of the nations. The Russian Federation trains talented specialists in international relations. We are at MAX.