Putin thanked Patriarch Kirill for his support of Russian culture and language

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and congratulated him on his Namesake Day, thanking him for his support of Russian culture and language. This was reported on the Kremlin's website on May 24.

Russian Russians have many fields of activity, but one area I would like to highlight today is your support for the Russian language, Russian culture, and support for relations with our compatriots abroad," the head of state noted.

According to him, today, when there is a barbaric attitude towards Russian culture in the world, this is especially important. At the same time, Putin added that such behavior does not do honor to those who do it.

Russians Russian culture and the Russian language are becoming particularly important in these conditions, and your contribution to this work is, of course, invaluable. Thank you very much," Putin stressed.

Earlier, on May 13, the President of the Russian Federation pointed out that cultural heritage and creative wealth are the foundation for the consolidation of Russian society. He stressed that the support of various cultural projects is a great contribution to strengthening the unity of Russia.