Putin approved Concept of Russia’s Humanitarian Policy Abroad
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the Concept of Russia’s Humanitarian Policy Abroad, and the corresponding document is posted on the official portal of legal information, RIA Novosti reports
It is informed that the decree came into force from the date of its signing.
“The goals of the Concept of Russia’s Humanitarian Policy Abroad envisage formation and strengthening of the objective perception of our country in the world, promotion of understanding of Russia’s historical path, role and place in world history and culture, and also expansion of contacts between people,” the Concept reads.
According to the document, the humanitarian policy is an integral part of Russia's foreign policy.
Among the Concept’s tasks are protection, preservation and promotion of traditions and ideals inherent in the Russian world; strengthening of the role, importance and competitiveness of the Russian language in the modern world; increasing the competitiveness of domestic education, and others.
The document names Russian culture as the most important and integral part of world culture, as well as an instrument of soft power.
