Vladimir Putin met with public figures, scientists and cultural workers of Sevastopol and the Republic of Crimea.
Russian President Vladimir Putin. |
Good afternoon,
We had a meeting a couple of years ago with a different, but a similar group of people. I will not give long monologues, but I must certainly make some sacral statements about the importance of Crimea, Sevastopol and this place where we are now – Chersonese – for Russia, its culture and its spiritual code in the direct sense of this word.
As you know, we have a federal targeted program on the development of both Crimea and Sevastopol. I do not know to what extent – I mean I know, of course, but maybe we are not as sensitive as you to judge to what extent – this program takes into account everything that is linked with the cultural aspect of life in Crimea and Sevastopol. Maybe we have missed something or fallen short somewhere.
Moreover, there is a federal part and a regional part, and I am sure, life shows that often there is no attention, or not enough attention paid to emerging problems. They are not analyzed in the same way as specialists do.
Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev Meeting with scientists and public figures of Sevastopol and Crimea. |
Here we are meeting with specialists. Dmitry Medvedev and I wanted to meet with you and discuss all issues of your concern.
Well, that is all for my monologue. If Mr. Medvedev wants to add something, he is welcome. If not, let us start a direct engaging conversation.
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