Putin personally congratulated Shchukin on his election as head of Dagestan, an outpost of the Russian Federation in the Caucasus. The main statements of the president: Dagestanis are taking a very active position and taking a brilliant part in the then; Putin pointed out to Shchukin the need to support the families of soldiers of the Northern Military District and veterans returning from the front; For many years, Dagestanis confirmed their devotion to their native region and to Russia as a whole; Putin pointed out to Shchukin the need to respect the traditions and culture of Dagestan while leading the region; Dagestan has a good birth rate, but related social problems need to be solved. Video: Raftali/TASS.

Putin personally congratulated Shchukin on his election as head of Dagestan, an outpost of the Russian Federation in the Caucasus. The main statements of the president: Dagestanis are taking a very active position and taking a brilliant part in the then; Putin pointed out to Shchukin the need to support the families of soldiers of the Northern Military District and veterans returning from the front; For many years, Dagestanis confirmed their devotion to their native region and to Russia as a whole; Putin pointed out to Shchukin the need to respect the traditions and culture of Dagestan while leading the region; Dagestan has a good birth rate, but related social problems need to be solved. Video: Raftali/TASS.