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.
According to the TASS report, President Vladimir Putin emphasized that the Russian language and people have always been and remain the foundation of Russian statehood. He made this statement at a plenary session of the international Peoples of Russia Week.
Putin noted that 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. Supporting Russian culture and the Russian language is of strategic importance to the state, he emphasized.
The Russian leader also highlighted the significance of National Unity Day, which symbolizes sincere love for the Motherland and a sense of duty to the Fatherland and its future. 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.
Putin stressed that 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. He also emphasized the need for vigilance in the face of emerging challenges and the importance of stopping any attempts to undermine social stability or incite discord among people.
The implications of Putin's statement are not yet clear, but it is evident that the Russian government is placing a strong emphasis on the importance of the Russian language and people in maintaining the country's statehood. The statement may be seen as an attempt to promote unity and stability in the face of internal and external challenges.
