Putin Honors Citizens with State Awards at Kremlin Ceremony
The traditional ceremony took place in the Kremlin's Hall of the Order of St. George, where Putin addressed attendees alongside conferring the state honors.
"We celebrate this holiday with a warm, sincere attitude toward our Motherland, with pride in the tremendous labor and military achievements of many generations of our ancestors, with respect for the key events of our national history, and, of course, with the understanding that all stages of our nation's more than 1,000-year journey are one, unified whole," Putin said.
"A deeply personal perception of Russia is embedded in the character of our people, for whom unity and patriotism have always been core values, helping us overcome all difficulties, defeat enemies, and build and shape our country, preserving our historical and cultural heritage," he added.
Putin said the awarding of outstanding citizens was driven by a responsibility toward future generations, arguing that the shared duty of society and the state is to help young people "find their calling" so that each of them can find something they enjoy doing and achieve outstanding success.
"It was just said that St. Luke endured serious trials because he was with God. Today is Russia Day. And the Almighty, the Lord, is always with our country," he added.
Putin also received congratulatory messages from several foreign leaders marking Russia Day, including from his Azerbaijani and Belarusian counterparts, as well as from the Armenian prime minister.
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