Putin sends greetings to United Cultures Forum opening in St. Petersburg

MOSCOW, September 24. /TASS/. The United Cultures Forum is rightly regarded as an important event in Russia’s and the world’s cultural life, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an address to participants, organizers and guests of the 12th St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum.

The theme of this year’s forum, titled "United Cultures, Common Values," is especially meaningful as culture has always served as a reliable foundation for mutual understanding between people and nations, helping preserve historical memory and pass spiritual and moral guidelines from generation to generation, Putin emphasized.

The Russian head of state expressed confidence that the forum will be held in a constructive and creative atmosphere and will help strengthen international humanitarian cooperation and launch new promising joint projects while wishing the event fruitful work, every success and all the best.