Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants in the Territory of Meanings National Education Youth Forum.
The message reads, in part:
“It is encouraging to note that your large-scale and highly relevant initiative annually brings together active and energetic young men and women who are ready to share their ideas and work alongside their peers, to seek out like-minded people in pursuit of their aspirations, and to make a meaningful contribution to the development of their home regions and to Russia as a whole.
An extensive programme awaits you, featuring meetings with leading politicians and statesmen, experts and business leaders, as well as opportunities for informal and friendly communication. Naturally, in the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, you will have the opportunity to address issues concerning the preservation of cultural and linguistic diversity within our country, as well as the traditions of neighbourliness and mutual understanding that have evolved among our peoples.
It is symbolic that this year, the forum opens with the Unity session. For the first time in the history of the Territory of Meanings, this session is being held specifically for representatives of the youth policy system – those who assist the younger generation in realising their potential, talents and abilities; those who appreciate the significance of nurturing respect among young people for the history and culture of their homeland.
I wish you a productive and successful forum, and all the best.”