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🇷🇺🇨🇬 President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso held talks in the Kremlin (Moscow, 29 April 2026)
💬 Vladimir Putin: As we were walking here, Mr President and I recalled that the first bilateral treaty was signed back in 1981. Since that time, Russia (then the USSR) and the Congo have enjoyed friendly, full-fledged and good relations.
I would like to congratulate you on the results of the election. We greatly appreciate that Russia is the first foreign country you have chosen to visit after your inauguration.
Thank you as well for receiving our delegation headed by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. He also reported to me on that visit.
We have good prospects for developing our relations across various areas.
As for the economy, these include geological exploration, energy, logistics, agriculture and several other areas. Our companies are ready and willing to work in your country’s market, primarily because you have a stable domestic political situation, which creates good prospects for business. The intergovernmental commissions are working.
I would also like to draw attention to humanitarian cooperation – above all, personnel training. Over previous years, 8,000 specialists for the Congo have been trained in Russia, and now 850 young people continue their studies in Russia.
We continue to work actively on the international stage and at international platforms. We are grateful to you for your active participation in the Russia-Africa Summits. We are now preparing the Third Summit for this autumn. We count on your personal participation and invite you to Moscow.
***
During your visit, a joint plan of action for the coming years in the economic sphere is to be signed.
I know that your programme includes a visit to the Federation Council and a trip to St Petersburg.
🤝 I am confident that your visit will be successful and will contribute to the development of relations between our nations.
#RussiaCongo
💬 Vladimir Putin: As we were walking here, Mr President and I recalled that the first bilateral treaty was signed back in 1981. Since that time, Russia (then the USSR) and the Congo have enjoyed friendly, full-fledged and good relations.
I would like to congratulate you on the results of the election. We greatly appreciate that Russia is the first foreign country you have chosen to visit after your inauguration.
Thank you as well for receiving our delegation headed by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. He also reported to me on that visit.
We have good prospects for developing our relations across various areas.
As for the economy, these include geological exploration, energy, logistics, agriculture and several other areas. Our companies are ready and willing to work in your country’s market, primarily because you have a stable domestic political situation, which creates good prospects for business. The intergovernmental commissions are working.
I would also like to draw attention to humanitarian cooperation – above all, personnel training. Over previous years, 8,000 specialists for the Congo have been trained in Russia, and now 850 young people continue their studies in Russia.
We continue to work actively on the international stage and at international platforms. We are grateful to you for your active participation in the Russia-Africa Summits. We are now preparing the Third Summit for this autumn. We count on your personal participation and invite you to Moscow.
***
During your visit, a joint plan of action for the coming years in the economic sphere is to be signed.
I know that your programme includes a visit to the Federation Council and a trip to St Petersburg.
🤝 I am confident that your visit will be successful and will contribute to the development of relations between our nations.
#RussiaCongo
📆 April 30 — Day of Indigenous Peoples of the Russian Federation
Today, Russia marks a new national holiday established by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, signed on November 4, 2025, “On the Day of Indigenous Peoples of the Russian Federation.”
The date coincides with the adoption in 1999 of the federal law “On Guarantees of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples of the Russian Federation.”
🇷🇺 Around 200 ethnic groups live in Russia in peace and harmony, 47 of which are classified as Indigenous small-numbered peoples. Their unique cultures, languages, traditional lifestyles, and crafts are an integral part of Russia’s historical and spiritual heritage.
❗️Preserving their ancestral habitats, supporting traditional ways of life, and ensuring their rights and legitimate interests remain key national priorities. Russia consistently develops international cooperation in this field, including within the framework of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022–2032).
📚 To support these efforts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, in cooperation with the Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North (RAIPON) and Russian Committee for the UNESCO Information for All Programme, has prepared a dedicated collection of documents “#ChartersOfNorthernPeoples”, reflecting legal mechanisms for the protection and support of Indigenous peoples.
🤝 Supporting Indigenous peoples contributes to strengthening interethnic harmony, preserving cultural diversity, and ensuring sustainable development.
Today, Russia marks a new national holiday established by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, signed on November 4, 2025, “On the Day of Indigenous Peoples of the Russian Federation.”
The date coincides with the adoption in 1999 of the federal law “On Guarantees of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples of the Russian Federation.”
🇷🇺 Around 200 ethnic groups live in Russia in peace and harmony, 47 of which are classified as Indigenous small-numbered peoples. Their unique cultures, languages, traditional lifestyles, and crafts are an integral part of Russia’s historical and spiritual heritage.
❗️Preserving their ancestral habitats, supporting traditional ways of life, and ensuring their rights and legitimate interests remain key national priorities. Russia consistently develops international cooperation in this field, including within the framework of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022–2032).
📚 To support these efforts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, in cooperation with the Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North (RAIPON) and Russian Committee for the UNESCO Information for All Programme, has prepared a dedicated collection of documents “#ChartersOfNorthernPeoples”, reflecting legal mechanisms for the protection and support of Indigenous peoples.
🤝 Supporting Indigenous peoples contributes to strengthening interethnic harmony, preserving cultural diversity, and ensuring sustainable development.
📆 30 апреля — День коренных малочисленных народов Российской Федерации
Сегодня в России отмечается новый государственный праздник, учреждённый 4 ноября 2025 года Указом Президента Российской Федерации В.В.Путиным «О Дне коренных малочисленных народов Российской Федерации».
Дата приурочена к принятию в 1999 году федерального закона «О гарантиях прав коренных малочисленных народов Российской Федерации».
🇷🇺 В нашей стране в мире и согласии проживают представители около 200 национальностей, из которых 47 относятся к коренным малочисленным народам. Их уникальные культуры, языки, традиционный образ жизни и промыслы являются неотъемлемой частью исторического и духовного наследия России.
❗️Сохранение исконной среды обитания, поддержка традиционного уклада жизни, а также обеспечение прав и законных интересов коренных малочисленных народов остаются важнейшими государственными приоритетами. Россия последовательно развивает международное сотрудничество в этой сфере, в том числе в рамках Международного десятилетия языков коренных народов (2022–2032).
📚 В целях практической реализации этих задач Министерством иностранных дел России во взаимодействии с Ассоциацией коренных малочисленных народов Севера, Сибири и Дальнего Востока Российской Федерации и Российским комитетом Программы ЮНЕСКО подготовлен специализированный сборник документов «#УставыСеверныхНародов», отражающий правовые механизмы защиты и поддержки коренных малочисленных народов.
🤝 Поддержка коренных народов — важный вклад в укрепление межнационального согласия, сохранение культурного многообразия и устойчивого развития общества.
Сегодня в России отмечается новый государственный праздник, учреждённый 4 ноября 2025 года Указом Президента Российской Федерации В.В.Путиным «О Дне коренных малочисленных народов Российской Федерации».
Дата приурочена к принятию в 1999 году федерального закона «О гарантиях прав коренных малочисленных народов Российской Федерации».
🇷🇺 В нашей стране в мире и согласии проживают представители около 200 национальностей, из которых 47 относятся к коренным малочисленным народам. Их уникальные культуры, языки, традиционный образ жизни и промыслы являются неотъемлемой частью исторического и духовного наследия России.
❗️Сохранение исконной среды обитания, поддержка традиционного уклада жизни, а также обеспечение прав и законных интересов коренных малочисленных народов остаются важнейшими государственными приоритетами. Россия последовательно развивает международное сотрудничество в этой сфере, в том числе в рамках Международного десятилетия языков коренных народов (2022–2032).
📚 В целях практической реализации этих задач Министерством иностранных дел России во взаимодействии с Ассоциацией коренных малочисленных народов Севера, Сибири и Дальнего Востока Российской Федерации и Российским комитетом Программы ЮНЕСКО подготовлен специализированный сборник документов «#УставыСеверныхНародов», отражающий правовые механизмы защиты и поддержки коренных малочисленных народов.
🤝 Поддержка коренных народов — важный вклад в укрепление межнационального согласия, сохранение культурного многообразия и устойчивого развития общества.
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⚡️ Comment by Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov following the telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump (April 29, 2026)
💬 Yuri Ushakov: Another telephone conversation has taken place between President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the US Donald Trump. The conversation lasted more than an hour and a half.
The Presidents spoke in a friendly, frank and business-like manner.
Naturally, Vladimir Putin first expressed words of support to the US President in connection with the assassination attempt against him on April 25 at the Washington Hilton hotel. Fortunately, neither Donald Trump, nor his wife, nor anyone in his entourage was harmed.
The Russian Leader strongly condemned this crime, stressing, in particular, the inadmissibility of any form of politically motivated violence.
☝️ Vladimir Putin described Donald Trump’s decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran as the right step. This should give negotiations a chance and, overall, help stabilise the situation.
At the same time, the Russian President drew attention to the inevitable and extremely damaging consequences – not only for Iran and its neighbours, but for the entire international community – should the US and Israel once again resort to the use of force.
❗️Needless to say, the option of a ground operation on Iranian territory would be entirely unacceptable and dangerous.
Russia is firmly committed to providing comprehensive assistance to diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a peaceful solution to the crisis and has put forward a number of considerations aimed at resolving differences around Iran’s nuclear programme.
As for the Ukrainian settlement, the US President emphasised the importance of ending hostilities as soon as possible, as well as his readiness to contribute to this in every possible way. His authorised representatives will continue contacts both with Moscow and Kiev.
Donald Trump believes that a deal that would put an end to the conflict in Ukraine is already within reach.
At Trump’s request, Vladimir Putin described the current situation along the line of contact, where our troops retain the strategic initiative and continue to push back enemy positions.
It was also noted that since the beginning of 2025, Russia has repatriated more than 20,000 bodies of fallen Ukrainian servicemen, while Ukraine has returned just over 500 bodies to Russia.
Both Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump essentially shared similar assessments of the conduct of the Kiev regime led by Zelensky, which, incited and supported by the Europeans, is pursuing a line aimed at prolonging the conflict.
👉 The Russian Leader stated plainly that Kiev is resorting to openly terrorist methods by attacking purely civilian facilities on Russian territory.
The Russian President reaffirmed that the goals of the special military operation will be achieved in any case. Naturally, we would prefer this to be the result of a negotiating process, for which Zelensky must respond positively to the well-known proposals that have been put forward repeatedly, including by the American Side.
Notably, Donald Trump gave a positive assessment of Russia’s recently announced Easter ceasefire. In this context, Vladimir Putin informed his American counterpart of his readiness to announce a ceasefire for the period of Victory Day celebrations as well. Donald Trump actively supported this initiative, noting that the holiday marks our shared Victory over Nazism in World War II.
When discussing Russia-US relations, both Sides spoke about the great potential for mutually beneficial projects in the economy and energy sectors. The Presidents noted that a number of large-scale economic initiatives are already being substantively discussed between representatives of our countries.
🤝 The Presidents agreed to stay in contact – both personally and at the level of their aides and representatives.
The Presidents parted warmly and wished each other all the best.
***
The conversation was conducted at the initiative of the Russian Side.
#RussiaUSA
💬 Yuri Ushakov: Another telephone conversation has taken place between President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the US Donald Trump. The conversation lasted more than an hour and a half.
The Presidents spoke in a friendly, frank and business-like manner.
Naturally, Vladimir Putin first expressed words of support to the US President in connection with the assassination attempt against him on April 25 at the Washington Hilton hotel. Fortunately, neither Donald Trump, nor his wife, nor anyone in his entourage was harmed.
The Russian Leader strongly condemned this crime, stressing, in particular, the inadmissibility of any form of politically motivated violence.
☝️ Vladimir Putin described Donald Trump’s decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran as the right step. This should give negotiations a chance and, overall, help stabilise the situation.
At the same time, the Russian President drew attention to the inevitable and extremely damaging consequences – not only for Iran and its neighbours, but for the entire international community – should the US and Israel once again resort to the use of force.
❗️Needless to say, the option of a ground operation on Iranian territory would be entirely unacceptable and dangerous.
Russia is firmly committed to providing comprehensive assistance to diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a peaceful solution to the crisis and has put forward a number of considerations aimed at resolving differences around Iran’s nuclear programme.
As for the Ukrainian settlement, the US President emphasised the importance of ending hostilities as soon as possible, as well as his readiness to contribute to this in every possible way. His authorised representatives will continue contacts both with Moscow and Kiev.
Donald Trump believes that a deal that would put an end to the conflict in Ukraine is already within reach.
At Trump’s request, Vladimir Putin described the current situation along the line of contact, where our troops retain the strategic initiative and continue to push back enemy positions.
It was also noted that since the beginning of 2025, Russia has repatriated more than 20,000 bodies of fallen Ukrainian servicemen, while Ukraine has returned just over 500 bodies to Russia.
Both Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump essentially shared similar assessments of the conduct of the Kiev regime led by Zelensky, which, incited and supported by the Europeans, is pursuing a line aimed at prolonging the conflict.
👉 The Russian Leader stated plainly that Kiev is resorting to openly terrorist methods by attacking purely civilian facilities on Russian territory.
The Russian President reaffirmed that the goals of the special military operation will be achieved in any case. Naturally, we would prefer this to be the result of a negotiating process, for which Zelensky must respond positively to the well-known proposals that have been put forward repeatedly, including by the American Side.
Notably, Donald Trump gave a positive assessment of Russia’s recently announced Easter ceasefire. In this context, Vladimir Putin informed his American counterpart of his readiness to announce a ceasefire for the period of Victory Day celebrations as well. Donald Trump actively supported this initiative, noting that the holiday marks our shared Victory over Nazism in World War II.
When discussing Russia-US relations, both Sides spoke about the great potential for mutually beneficial projects in the economy and energy sectors. The Presidents noted that a number of large-scale economic initiatives are already being substantively discussed between representatives of our countries.
🤝 The Presidents agreed to stay in contact – both personally and at the level of their aides and representatives.
The Presidents parted warmly and wished each other all the best.
***
The conversation was conducted at the initiative of the Russian Side.
#RussiaUSA
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✉️ President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants and guests of the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (April 30, 2026)
✍️ I welcome you on the occasion of the opening of the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (#NPT).
The obligations stipulated by the Treaty regarding the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, disarmament and the peaceful use of nuclear energy are of fundamental importance for international security and fully meet the interests of both nuclear- and non-nuclear-weapon states.
Our country – as a responsible participant and one of the depositaries of the NPT – strictly follows the Treaty's letter and spirit.
We believe that, in the current difficult international situation, additional multilateral efforts are required to create conditions for further progress towards building a world free of nuclear weapons, while strictly observing the principle of undiminished security for all.
We proceed from the understanding that all countries that fulfil their obligations under the NPT in good faith have the inalienable right to enjoy the benefits of the peaceful atom without any restrictions.
I would like to reaffirm that Russia, as one of the leaders in nuclear energy, stands ready to continue developing constructive cooperation in this area with all interested States Parties to the Treaty.
We expect the Conference to be productive and to make a significant contribution to strengthening the nuclear non-proliferation regime and ensuring peace, security and stability across the planet.
🤝 I wish you every success in your work and all the very best.
VLADIMIR PUTIN
✍️ I welcome you on the occasion of the opening of the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (#NPT).
The obligations stipulated by the Treaty regarding the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, disarmament and the peaceful use of nuclear energy are of fundamental importance for international security and fully meet the interests of both nuclear- and non-nuclear-weapon states.
Our country – as a responsible participant and one of the depositaries of the NPT – strictly follows the Treaty's letter and spirit.
We believe that, in the current difficult international situation, additional multilateral efforts are required to create conditions for further progress towards building a world free of nuclear weapons, while strictly observing the principle of undiminished security for all.
We proceed from the understanding that all countries that fulfil their obligations under the NPT in good faith have the inalienable right to enjoy the benefits of the peaceful atom without any restrictions.
I would like to reaffirm that Russia, as one of the leaders in nuclear energy, stands ready to continue developing constructive cooperation in this area with all interested States Parties to the Treaty.
We expect the Conference to be productive and to make a significant contribution to strengthening the nuclear non-proliferation regime and ensuring peace, security and stability across the planet.
🤝 I wish you every success in your work and all the very best.
VLADIMIR PUTIN
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#FacesOfVictory
🌟 On April 30, 1945, just ten days before Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender, soldiers of the 674th Rifle Regiment of the 150th Rifle Division of the 1st Byelorussian Front, Grigory Bulatov and Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev, raised the first Red Banner on the facade of the Reichstag during the battle for the key Nazi citadel.
The distance between Himmler’s house, where Bulatov and Koshkarbayev had been braking through to the Reichstag, was less than 500 metres. The fighting was so intense and fierce that it took our forces seven hours to reach the Reichstag walls. The Red Army soldiers pushed the Nazis back under barrage fire — they had to overcome numerous trenches and anti-tank fortifications.
💬 Excerpt from private Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev’s account of the battle for the Reichstag:
🖋 The 150th Division’s military report:
The red flag installed by Bulatov and Koshkarbayev — the legendary makeshift flagpole — was the first of the banners raised on the Reichstag building by Soviet soldiers-liberators, marking the long-awaited and upcoming Victory in #WW2.
🎖 For their courage and heroism during the battle of the Reichstag, Grigory Bulatov and Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev were awarded the Order of the Red Banner.
Subsequently, the memorials were dedicated to the Heroes in their home regions: to Gigory Bulatov in Kirov and to Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev in the Akmola Region of Kazakhstan and in the Republic’s capital, Astana.
#Victory81 #OurHeroes #WeAreProud
The distance between Himmler’s house, where Bulatov and Koshkarbayev had been braking through to the Reichstag, was less than 500 metres. The fighting was so intense and fierce that it took our forces seven hours to reach the Reichstag walls. The Red Army soldiers pushed the Nazis back under barrage fire — they had to overcome numerous trenches and anti-tank fortifications.
💬 Excerpt from private Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev’s account of the battle for the Reichstag:
Preliminary shelling commenced. As the first shots were fired, Bulatov and I ran to the Reichstag.
I hoisted Bulatov up, supporting his legs, and we installed a flag right there, at the first-floor level.
🖋 The 150th Division’s military report:
On April 30, 1945, at 2:25 pm, Koshkarbayev and Bulatov crawled to the building lobby and attached a red flag to the main staircase.
The red flag installed by Bulatov and Koshkarbayev — the legendary makeshift flagpole — was the first of the banners raised on the Reichstag building by Soviet soldiers-liberators, marking the long-awaited and upcoming Victory in #WW2.
🎖 For their courage and heroism during the battle of the Reichstag, Grigory Bulatov and Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev were awarded the Order of the Red Banner.
Subsequently, the memorials were dedicated to the Heroes in their home regions: to Gigory Bulatov in Kirov and to Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev in the Akmola Region of Kazakhstan and in the Republic’s capital, Astana.
#Victory81 #OurHeroes #WeAreProud
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🇷🇺 30 апреля с.г. в преддверии Праздника Весны и Труда сотрудники Посольства России в Канаде вместе с членами семей приняли участие во всероссийской акции #МыЗаЧистоту.
🧹 В теплой и дружеской атмосфере была проведена уборка территории дипмиссии, благоустройство прилегающих участков и сезонные работы по поддержанию порядка.
🎖 Особое внимание было уделено подготовке памятника Героям Великой Отечественной войны в рамках предстоящих празднований 81-й годовщины Победы.
#МыЗаЧистоту #Первомай #Победа81
🧹 В теплой и дружеской атмосфере была проведена уборка территории дипмиссии, благоустройство прилегающих участков и сезонные работы по поддержанию порядка.
🎖 Особое внимание было уделено подготовке памятника Героям Великой Отечественной войны в рамках предстоящих празднований 81-й годовщины Победы.
#МыЗаЧистоту #Первомай #Победа81
🇷🇺 On April 30, 2026, on the eve of Spring and Labor Day, the staff of the Russian Embassy in Canada, together with their family members, took part in the nationwide campaign «We Stand for Cleanliness».
🧹 In a warm and friendly atmosphere, participants carried out clean-up and landscaping work on the Embassy grounds, including seasonal maintenance and improvement of the surrounding territory.
🎖 Special attention was paid to preparing the monument to the Heroes of the Great Patriotic War ahead of the upcoming celebrations marking the 81st anniversary of Victory.
#Victory81
🧹 In a warm and friendly atmosphere, participants carried out clean-up and landscaping work on the Embassy grounds, including seasonal maintenance and improvement of the surrounding territory.
🎖 Special attention was paid to preparing the monument to the Heroes of the Great Patriotic War ahead of the upcoming celebrations marking the 81st anniversary of Victory.
#Victory81
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🇷🇺 On April 30, President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with representatives of Russia’s Indigenous small-numbered peoples on the sidelines of the federal educational marathon “Znaniye. First”.
The event was held on the Day of Russia’s Indigenous Small-Numbered Peoples. Established by Presidential Executive Order of 4 November 2025, the holiday is being marked for the first time this year.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: Today, we are marking the Day of Indigenous Small-Numbered Peoples for the first time. I would like to sincerely congratulate all of you – and, indeed, all citizens of Russia – on this holiday.
Why all citizens? Because both large and small peoples are all part of the “single family” of the peoples of Russia – this is where our strength lies. Both small ethnic groups and larger peoples must all feel that this is our common home. Only in this case will we feel stable and secure and move forward steadily.
☝️ There are 47 Indigenous small-numbered peoples in our country.
Each of them is an integral part of Russia and its unique diversity – a custodian of unique traditions, cultures and identities. Every people and every ethnic group that forms part of the fraternal family of the peoples of Russia is undoubtedly our common treasure.
Historically – and I would like to emphasise this – Russia took shape precisely as a union of peoples. We often speak about this, but on this holiday it is entirely appropriate to reiterate this fact.
As early as the 19th century – in fact, a century before similar efforts began, for example, in North America – Russia was creating conditions for the education and enlightenment of representatives of different peoples, including small-numbered ones. This work continued in the Soviet period and in our country’s modern history.
By the mid-1930s, after the establishment of the Institute of the Peoples of the North, many languages of Indigenous peoples acquired their own writing systems. Incidentally, in the 1930s, the first scholars – Candidates and Doctors of Sciences – also emerged from among the representatives of small-numbered peoples.
👉 Today, Russian regions are implementing educational programmes for the study of 76 languages of the peoples of Russia, including those of Indigenous small-numbered peoples. A whole range of support measures is in place for traditional occupations, including reindeer herding, hunting and many others.
Overall, the state’s efforts are aimed at enabling representatives of small-numbered peoples to preserve the traditions of their ancestors and carefully pass them on to younger generations.
As you know, we are now implementing large-scale plans for the development of the Far East, Siberia and the Arctic. At the same time, the interests of people – including those whose ancestors have lived on these lands for centuries – are an absolute priority.
✊ I would like to emphasise once again: Russia’s universality and strength lie in its diversity.
The event was held on the Day of Russia’s Indigenous Small-Numbered Peoples. Established by Presidential Executive Order of 4 November 2025, the holiday is being marked for the first time this year.
Read in full
💬 Vladimir Putin: Today, we are marking the Day of Indigenous Small-Numbered Peoples for the first time. I would like to sincerely congratulate all of you – and, indeed, all citizens of Russia – on this holiday.
Why all citizens? Because both large and small peoples are all part of the “single family” of the peoples of Russia – this is where our strength lies. Both small ethnic groups and larger peoples must all feel that this is our common home. Only in this case will we feel stable and secure and move forward steadily.
☝️ There are 47 Indigenous small-numbered peoples in our country.
Each of them is an integral part of Russia and its unique diversity – a custodian of unique traditions, cultures and identities. Every people and every ethnic group that forms part of the fraternal family of the peoples of Russia is undoubtedly our common treasure.
Historically – and I would like to emphasise this – Russia took shape precisely as a union of peoples. We often speak about this, but on this holiday it is entirely appropriate to reiterate this fact.
As early as the 19th century – in fact, a century before similar efforts began, for example, in North America – Russia was creating conditions for the education and enlightenment of representatives of different peoples, including small-numbered ones. This work continued in the Soviet period and in our country’s modern history.
By the mid-1930s, after the establishment of the Institute of the Peoples of the North, many languages of Indigenous peoples acquired their own writing systems. Incidentally, in the 1930s, the first scholars – Candidates and Doctors of Sciences – also emerged from among the representatives of small-numbered peoples.
👉 Today, Russian regions are implementing educational programmes for the study of 76 languages of the peoples of Russia, including those of Indigenous small-numbered peoples. A whole range of support measures is in place for traditional occupations, including reindeer herding, hunting and many others.
Overall, the state’s efforts are aimed at enabling representatives of small-numbered peoples to preserve the traditions of their ancestors and carefully pass them on to younger generations.
As you know, we are now implementing large-scale plans for the development of the Far East, Siberia and the Arctic. At the same time, the interests of people – including those whose ancestors have lived on these lands for centuries – are an absolute priority.
✊ I would like to emphasise once again: Russia’s universality and strength lie in its diversity.