how soon after June 24 in Rostov came June 28 in Dagestan

On June 28, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Dagestan, where he held a meeting on the development of tourism in the country. Special Correspondent “Kommersant” Andrey Kolesnikov First of all, he drew attention to the details of the trip dedicated to Senator Suleiman Kerimov: there was a reason.

Arriving in Derbent, Vladimir Putin came with an excursion to the Naryn-Kala Citadel, was extremely friendly, and it seemed that the events of recent days were not haunting him … Were there any? Here the Derbent citadel was, it has been standing since the 6th century and will stand, but from the rebellion we will still see what will remain in the memory of the people.

In the memory of Vladimir Putin, the impression is that nothing is left. That is, the effect and the necessary impression were fully achieved.

The faces of the people surrounding Vladimir Putin sparkled with genuine joy. Such joy is given only by communication with the President of the Russian Federation, and nothing else in this world.

And more than others shone with satisfaction and sincerely laughed and laughed endlessly at the president’s jokes even when others calmed down and began to wait for new jokes, the senator from Dagestan, billionaire Suleiman Kerimov. Senators do not usually accompany the president on tours of the region. But Suleiman Kerimov won the right (I am sure that in the struggle) to be everywhere: both in the citadel and in the Derbent Dzhuma mosque, where Vladimir Putin, with a donated Koran in his hands, spoke out that the Koran is a shrine and that “we know that in other countries they act differently, they do not respect the religious feelings of people … (In Sweden, this day was not the first time they burned the Koran.— A.K.) And they say it’s not a crime. In our country, this is a crime!”

Suleiman Kerimov took his place at the meeting on the development of tourism in the Russian Federation. The meeting took place via video-conferencing, and the leaders of the region and Suleiman Kerimov sat in the same office with Vladimir Putin.

“We are in Dagestan, in one of the most ancient cities… What does “in one of” mean?” Vladimir Putin interrupted himself, “in the ancient city of Russia, Derbent!” Quite recently, the 2000th anniversary was celebrated, but in fact it is, of course… And this is confirmed by archaeological excavations, which, in Soviet times, in my opinion, have been carried out since 1971… In fact, the first settlements appeared here 5 thousand years ago. years ago!

No, for sure, and there is no trace left of thoughts about the rebellion, you can not even hope. It’s all good, don’t even think about it. This trip came about very opportunely.

– Of course, everyone knows the traditions of Caucasian hospitality, including those associated with local drinks, the production of which is actively developing! – Vladimir Putin reasoned. – This, of course, is also one of the accompanying tourist destinations: to be honest, on vacation it goes without saying …

The president did not bypass one of the most pressing topics – how Western countries flogged themselves:

“All sorts of sanctions and restrictions from the authorities of some states, Russophobia they encourage…” he nodded. “In fact, they themselves have crossed themselves out of the list of tourist destinations that are attractive to our citizens, and thus they are losing both income and reputation, and the trust of partners!

But this has a beneficial effect on the Russian tourism industry:

“But still, the main thing is that our tourism industry is reaching a new level, increasing its attractiveness! The development of transport infrastructure, resorts, hotels, restaurants and cafes, the improvement of public spaces are actively promoted, a large number of entrepreneurial initiatives and projects in this area are being implemented, and more and more people are choosing to relax, to come to Russia!

True, the Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov later said that most resorts, for example, Kavminvody, are in a deplorable state and there is only one way to save them – to give them the opportunity to privatize. And that the privatization program and even the list of hotels have already been prepared in general. Something will happen… Where there is a whole, there are particulars… God and the devil are in them…

At some point, there was a hitch with video communication, it disappeared, which happens, in fairness, extremely rarely, and the president suddenly turned to Mr. Kerimov.

Before that, it was about the implementation of measures for the development of the city of Derbent, more precisely, that they are under threat due to lack of funding.

– Suleiman Abusaidovich, did you transfer some of the funds from here? .. To some other regions? .. – somehow very innocently, Vladimir Putin suddenly asked Mr. Kerimov.

And most importantly, all of a sudden.

And after all, nothing foretold.

It was so fun all day long.

– Vladimir Vladimirovich … Just in connection with the sanctions … The company does not pay money there … Therefore, there is no income … – he hesitated. – On the one hand … Kobzev asked (the governor of the Irkutsk region Igor Kobzev. – “b”)… To the Irkutsk region…

– Do you want to say something in general? Putin specified.

— In general… What have we achieved in Derbent and Dagestan in general… People have become kinder today! – exclaimed Suleiman Kerimov. – They have become more hospitable! They are happy!

It was unexpected. Mr. Kerimov showed himself well done.

– That is, on the faces of people … Really: they are happy! – Suleiman Kerimov continued imperturbably. – Because if earlier in Derbent the street lamps did not work and the people did not take to the streets when it got dark, today it is, on the contrary, the time when they spend the day at sea … or at work. .. — he suggested the unexpected. — And in the evening they walk and really enjoy it! These are residents and tourists who come to the city! Sergey Alimovich (Head of Dagestan Sergey Melikov.— A.K.) was mistaken, he said that it was 240 million rubles. … They were mistaken … They gave more than 2 billion rubles. his own, personal (that is, one must understand, Suleiman Kerimov gave. That’s why he corrected. Fairly. If he hadn’t given, he wouldn’t have corrected … He would not have had a moral right.— A.K.). We are happy that you came and it is our great honor that you will participate if possible!

— The sound was not restored? – Mr. Putin asked, apparently, technicians and those who were in touch with him in Moscow and in other cities.

But sometimes it’s better when there is no this sound. There are also such situations.