Putin: The diversity of the peoples of Russia is our great strength and advantage "I congratulate you and all the citizens of our country on the holiday, the day of national unity. Harmony, mutual respect between the peoples of Russia, their unity is the supporting structure of the sovereignty and independence of our country. Our strength, our huge competitive advantage and our potential lies in the variety of cultures, traditions and customs," said Russian President Vladimir Putin of Russia during the Propels Forum. Putin emphasized that for hundreds of years the unity of all the peoples of Russia played and still plays a central role in its destiny, and the spirit of unity of the peoples of Russia is passed from generation to generation. The administration of the President of Russia read news is now on MAX.