"The main moral school for the upbringing of an individual": measures to support families were discussed at the RUSSIA EXPO
A strategic
session "Traditional Values and Family with Many Children as National
Priorities" was held at the RUSSIA EXPO. It was arranged as part of the
Russian Women's Forum "Women: Preserving Traditions - Developing
Russia".
In his
address to the Federal Assembly on February 29, Russian President Vladimir
Putin paid great attention to the support of families with children, said Olga
Batalina, First Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Protection of Russia.
"The
President emphasized that supporting families with children is our moral
choice. The family is not just the foundation of society and the state, it is
the main moral school for the upbringing of an individual. And our society very
much depends on how our children grow up - how they treat their loved ones,
their family, and the country. The answers to these questions determine what
our country will be like," said Olga Batalina.
According
to her, all sociological surveys show that family is the main value. Olga
Batalina noted that the results concerning families with many children deserve
special attention. In particular, the level of happiness - today and in a year
- in families with four or more children is multiple times higher than in
others.
"The
thesis "More children - more happiness" in this sense is absolutely
correct. The current year has been declared the Year of the Family by the
President. This is a milestone event for us - in fact, it is the first time
that a thematic year is recurrent. Both 2008 and 2024 are united by a common
agenda," Olga Batalina emphasized.
The Russian
Women's Forum "Women: Preserving Traditions - Developing Russia" is
being held at the International RUSSIA EXPO on March 5-6. It was organized by
the Federation Council and the State Foundation "Defenders of the Fatherland".
Women from all regions of Russia take part in the forum. Its goal is to
demonstrate women's participation in achieving national goals and regional
development. In addition, all 89 regions will present thematic programs
dedicated to women. The forum will include strategic and thematic sessions and
round tables, discussions, presentations, expositions, masterclasses, and
fashion shows of collections by Russian female designers.
