Putin called culture a means of dialogue when freezing political ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that culture is able to "build bridges between people through any contradictions" and remain a means of communication where political and economic "ties are frozen."
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that culture is able to "build bridges between people through any contradictions" and remain a means of communication where political and economic "ties are frozen." He stated this at the St. Petersburg International Forum of United Cultures.
“<…> Culture is able to build bridges between people through any contradictions. It serves as an important and indispensable means of communication and dialogue where political and economic ties are frozen, put on hold due to various contradictions, sanctions, and restrictions," he said.
The XII St. Petersburg International Forum of United Cultures takes place from September 24 to 26. This year's theme is “United Cultures — Shared Values”. The forum has been held since 2012 and brings together representatives of culture, government, international organizations, business and the expert community.
At the previous, XI forum, Putin called the multinationality of Russia "an invaluable gift", which, according to him, determined the cultural diversity of the country.
