Small Motherland is the strength of Russia: Vladimir Putin awarded municipal officials
Vladimir
Putin took part in the award ceremony for the winners of the Service Prize on
the sidelines of the All-Russian Municipal Forum Small Motherland - the
Strength of Russia.
"We
often say that the municipal government is closest to the people. Of course,
this is true. The quality of everyday life of our citizens directly depends on
it. And I want to reiterate again: it is the municipal level, local government
that determines the image of our large country, the way people see their
present and future. I know that the main events of the forum were held at the
RUSSIA EXPO, where everything that our country can rightfully be proud of is
presented in a grand and fascinating way. And I think you felt that these
achievements are the result of our work and, above all, of your work, dear
friends", - the President
emphasized.
Vladimir
Putin said that the decree on the establishment of the honorary title Merited
Local Self-Government Worker of the Russian Federation has been signed.
"It is
important that as many people as possible, including young people, feel in
demand at all levels of public administration and, of course, become part of
the municipal community", - the head of state emphasized.
Vladimir Putin
noted that work in local government, certainly, requires special
responsiveness, the ability to perceive problems in difficult situations, and
to perceive them as their own, realizing that we are all acting for a common
goal - the happiness and well-being of our native country, the future of our
children.
"This
is the meaning of serving the Motherland, fellow citizens, when the common
good, belonging to the fate of the Fatherland and readiness to unite in moments
of historical challenges is the highest value", - the head of state
reminded.
The All-Russian Municipal Prize Service was established in accordance with the Presidential Instruction. It is awarded in 10 nominations to representatives of the municipal community who have made a significant contribution to solving issues of local importance and the development of local self-government. This year about 19 thousand applications from 89 subjects of the Russian Federation were considered.
We would like to remind you that on January 15, the All-Russian Municipal Forum SmallMotherland - the Strength of Russia was launched in Moscow on the site of the RUSSIA EXPO. For the first time, 7.5 thousand representatives of municipalities from 89 regions of the country gathered in one place.
The International RUSSIA EXPO announced the beginning of the campaign "Belgorod, Our Hearts are with You" and fundraising for residents affected by shelling. Today the residents of Belgorod region show fortitude and courageously resist all attempts to disturb the peace and tranquility.
More than 100 million flowers, over a hundred floral expositions of regions, departments and state corporations, unique floral art objects are waiting for guests of the RUSSIA EXPO at the "Future in Flowers" festival.
