Putin noted the strategic priority of a strong large family

Supporting a large and strong, large family is an absolute strategic priority in Russia. This was announced on July 8 by President Vladimir Putin.

"I would like to emphasize that the support of a large and strong, large family is our absolute strategic priority. This is a question of the future of the Russian people," he said in a welcome telegram to the participants and guests of the second All—Russian wedding festival "Russia. Connecting hearts."

In addition, the president wished the aspiring families to keep the values that their ancestors passed on to them.

"I would like to wish the families who begin their history to always preserve sincere feelings of mutual understanding, respect, trust and, of course, the values that our ancestors passed on to us: reverence for elders, caring for children, and the sanctity of motherhood," the telegram says.

On May 29, Russian President Vladimir Putin called family values immutable for Russians. He stressed that the family with children, their interests and well-being are at the center of all decisions and projects related to national development.