In the North Caucasus developed approaches to national policy

In Vladikavkaz, a large-scale discussion of strategies for implementing state national policy in the NCFD took place. The working meeting of the relevant heads of executive power of the district regions was devoted to the search for effective answers to modern challenges and strengthening interethnic harmony.

The Foundation of Stability and New Challenges

The main focus of the discussion was on the historical continuity of the traditions of good-neighborliness, which in the Caucasus are traditionally the basis of regional power. The head of the RSO – Alania Sergey Menyailo during the meeting emphasized the special importance of this work: “People of different nationalities and religions live in the Caucasus.” Historically, traditions of good-neighborliness, mutual respect and mutual assistance have developed here. We are all united by one homeland – Russia, a common history and responsibility for the future of our children. Interethnic and interreligious harmony is a common heritage, the basis of stability and strength of the region, which is our duty to the older generations and those who will replace us.

In the context of external pressure aimed at trying to sow distrust between peoples, the key task was to consolidate the efforts of all subjects of the NCFD. The participants noted that the initiative and personal responsibility of each leader are especially important today. In order to maintain unity around responsibility for Russia and its future, it is necessary to work more actively with young people and develop information activities.

Ethnocultural diversity as a resource for development

A practical continuation of the dialogue was the II interregional forum “The Mosaic of Friendship”, dedicated to the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia and the anniversary of the Our Ossetia movement. The forum platform clearly demonstrated that the cultural differences of the peoples of the NCFD are not a factor of separation, but a powerful resource for mutual enrichment.

Within the framework of the event, an extensive exposition of national farmsteads was presented, where the delegations of the regions demonstrated original crafts, costumes and household features. According to experts, such formats of live communication between representatives of different national and cultural centers contribute to the formation of respect for the common heritage of the country.

Investing in the future

The business agenda confirmed that the harmonization of interethnic relations in the North Caucasus is moving to the level of systemic work. Strengthening ethnic and cultural diversity and supporting dialogue between peoples were identified by the participants as a strategic guarantee of sustainable development of the entire federal district.

The event ended with the celebration of active participants of social movements and a large concert program symbolizing the unity of the multinational people of Russia.

Earlier it was reported that about a thousand students gathered the festival “Cultural code” in Stavropol.