MOSCOW, November 4. /TASS/. The Russian language and people have always been and remain the foundation of Russian statehood, President Vladimir Putin emphasized at a plenary session of the international Peoples of Russia Week.
"I would like to emphasize that the Russian language and people have been and remain the foundation of Russian statehood. Through its unifying and constructive mission, the Russian people serve as a guarantor of the preservation and development of all other peoples of the Russian Federation, safeguarding their freedom and distinct identities in harmony with unity," he said.
Supporting Russian culture and the Russian language is of strategic importance to the state, Putin emphasized. "Supporting Russian culture and the Russian language is of strategic importance," he said.
According to him, National Unity Day symbolizes sincere love for the Motherland and a sense of duty to the Fatherland and its future. "This holiday symbolizes our sincere, deep love for the Motherland, our duty to the Fatherland, and our responsibility for the fate of our people and our Motherland," Putin emphasized.
Interethnic relations in Russia have always received special attention, as this is a highly sensitive area, and any attempts to incite discord among people must be stopped, Putin noted.
"Interethnic relations in Russia have always received special attention, as this is a very sensitive, very delicate area. We must bear in mind that life does not stand still, and new, often extremely dangerous challenges are emerging. We must remain vigilant and stop any attempts to undermine social stability or incite discord among people," he said.
The powerful and indomitable spirit of unity among the peoples of Russia is passed down from generation to generation, and Russia will definitely achieve its stated goals, Putin stressed.
"The powerful, indomitable spirit of unity among the peoples of Russia is passed down from generation to generation. We still stand shoulder to shoulder today and are confident that we will definitely achieve our stated goals," the head of state said.