Vladimir Putin addressed participants of the Russian Women's Forum at the RUSSIA EXPO
President
of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin addressed the participants of the
Russian Women's Forum at the International RUSSIA EXPO.
"Your
forum has brought together here, at the RUSSIA EXPO, successful, active,
talented, bright women from all regions of our large country. Let me say right
away that women make a huge contribution to the achievement of national
development goals. Without you it is impossible to imagine such important
spheres as healthcare, education, science, culture, entrepreneurship, state and
municipal administration," said Vladimir Putin.
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 shows of collections by Russian female designers.
The animated short "How Old Kytna Brought Her Daughter Home" is based on a Koryak fairy tale from the Kamchatka Territory.
Indian Slavist, translator and Associate Professor at the Centre of Russian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Sonu Saini visited the National Centre RUSSIA.
The event was held with the support of the Russian Military Historical Society and the "I Remember" Foundation.
