Plenary session of the Peoples of Russia International Week, 4 Nov 2026

The statements

Russia

• Greetings to participants and guests of the Peoples of Russia International Week 2026-11-02 · head of government

  Putin's greetings message says the forum brings together officials, business, academia and experts to discuss state nationalities policy and international humanitarian cooperation. He states Russia cherishes its historical, cultural and spiritual heritage and values preserving languages, traditions and customs of its peoples, and highlights the Soul of Russia project's role in promoting folk arts, traditional trades, national sports and tourist destinations.

• Plenary session as part of the Peoples of Russia International Week 2026-11-04 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Putin says that interethnic harmony and unity of Russia's peoples are the basis of the country's sovereignty and independence, and calls for vigilance against attempts to undermine social stability or incite discord between peoples.

• Plenary session as part of the Peoples of Russia International Week 2026-11-04 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Putin says National Unity Day reflects love for the Motherland and points to the 1612 militia of Minin and Pozharsky, which he says was joined by people of diverse ethnicities. He states that interethnic harmony and unity are the mainstay of Russia's sovereignty and that caring for each people's culture and languages is the foundation of national policy.

• Plenary session as part of the Peoples of Russia International Week 2026-11-04 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Putin highlights the Soul of Russia project, which he describes as a platform for strengthening interregional ties through creative formats that combine culture, social initiatives and the creative economy. The exhibition was presented by Roscongress, which the statement says prepared it.

• Plenary session as part of the Peoples of Russia International Week 2026-11-04 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Putin argues that the Russian language and Russian people are the foundation of Russian statehood and that supporting Russian culture and language is strategically important. He describes cultural diversity as a national strength.

• Plenary session as part of the Peoples of Russia International Week 2026-11-04 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Putin states that the Russian language and Russian people are the foundation of Russian statehood and that supporting Russian culture and language is strategically important, while describing the diversity of cultures as a strength.

• Plenary session as part of the Peoples of Russia International Week 2026-11-04 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  The statement describes the Soul of Russia exhibition and project, which Putin presents as a platform for interregional ties combining culture, social initiatives and the creative economy. It also notes that Representatives of more than a hundred peoples have received state decorations for service in the special military operation, a term used in the source.

• Plenary session as part of the Peoples of Russia International Week 2026-11-04 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Putin says representatives of more than a hundred peoples of Russia have received state decorations for bravery and heroism on the fronts of what he calls the special military operation.