Making press statements. Photo: Sergey Guneev, RIA Novosti
Russia strives to preserve and enrich the spiritual values of all the different peoples living here, Mr Putin said.
The President noted the role Hungary, Finland and Estonia play in promoting cooperation in the area of Finno-Ugric culture and reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to take an active part in joint projects to develop the unique Finno-Ugric culture and languages in Russia and abroad.
The President then answered questions from the media.