They fight brilliantly, bravely, courageously, heroically”: Dagestanis take a very active position, confirming their devotion to their native region and to Russia as a whole, Putin said. The president met with the head of the republic, Shchukin, he pointed out the need to support the families of soldiers and veterans returning from the front. "The Dagestanis take a very active government position on key issues. "They, as you know, serve in the armed forces, take part in special military operations, and in all kinds of positions, including high, one might say, senior positions in the armed forces of the Russian Federation," Putin said. Video not loading? Look at MAX.