Putin: the desire to make their own choice of path has become part of the genetic code of Russians

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his congratulations on the Day of the State Flag, said that the ancestors bequeathed to the Russian people not to allow “external diktat and hegemony.” According to the head of state, therefore, “the desire to live according to one’s own will” has become part of the genetic code of Russians.

“The national flag symbolizes loyalty to our traditional values, from which we will never deviate, truth and justice, solidarity and mercy, respect for the centuries-old continuous history of Russia, for the achievements and victories of our ancestors, who bequeathed us to protect and protect the Motherland, never allow external dictatorship and hegemony. Therefore, the desire to live according to one’s own will, to choose one’s own path and follow it has become part of the genetic code of our people,” Mr. Putin said in a video message.

The President believes that Russia is “a powerful independent world power.” According to him, Moscow is firm in pursuing in the international arena only those policies “that meet the fundamental interests of the Fatherland.”

Mr. Putin noted that the flag of Russia serves to educate the younger generation “the values ​​of patriotism, citizenship, responsibility for the future of the motherland.” As the President recalled, from September 1, there will be a school week in all Russian schools will start with a solemn ceremony of raising the flag and singing the anthem.

About patriotic education in schools – in the material “Kommersant” “Russian schools are equal to the banner”.

Leonid Uvarchev