ArmInfo. Russia is interested in a strong and independent partner in the person of Armenia. Russian Ambassador to Armenia Ivan Volynkin stated this at a solemn reception on the occasion of the Day of National Unity.
"All these my words fully apply to the colleagues from Belarus, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan who are present here, only together and together we will be able to withstand the emerging challenges of a global and regional scale." I am confident that, following in the course of close interaction and mutual assistance, we will ensure the stable development and prosperity of our countries, "the Russian Ambassador said.
Talking about the holiday, Volynkin noted that the Day of National Unity is inextricably linked with the glorious heroic pages of Russian history, and its appearance correlates with the time of the most difficult trials that hit Russia in the early 17th century. "The Day of National Unity symbolizes the idea of national harmony and cohesion around common goals and tasks." Unselfish devotion to the Motherland and a sense of responsibility have always served as the basis for the independence of our country, and patriotism and love for the Fatherland for centuries were held together by multinational peoples. "Thus, during the Troubled Times, during the Patriotic War 1812, in the First World War and the Great Patriotic War.This will always happen! The realities of the modern world form the need for consolidation not only at the domestic level, but also between The education of children and youth in the spirit of patriotism and love for the historical homeland, the strengthening of spiritual, moral orientations and traditional values in society are the foundations of any modern state that can effectively repulse attempts to impose alien, unnatural values, undermine the age-old foundations, to fix unnecessary and even harmful messages at the legislative level. This tactic is aimed at quarrelling neighbors, destabilize the internal political situation, "fool and swat to err "the population," he said.
In this regard, according to Volynkin, great responsibility lies with the media. According to him, every journalist, editor-in-chief or political scientist should not only earn money, ratings on sensational materials and "hot" news, but also be aware of the consequences, realize their responsibility to society. "Religious institutions can and should have a positive impact on improving intercultural, intercivilizational dialogue, and the role of civil society, which should fully bear its share of responsibility for maintaining stability and peace in the state, is traditionally present. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for the attention you pay to Russia, the Russian language. Russian culture greatly appreciate your efforts to preserve the single information and cultural space, your contribution to the development of Armenian- Russian cultural ties ", - concluded the Ambassador of Russia.