Valentina Matvienko called women the soul of Russia 21:52

In Russian President Vladimir Putin’s message to the Federal Assembly, literally all its sections were dedicated to supporting and improving the quality of life of our citizens and families with children. Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko announced this during the All-Russian women’s forum “Women: Preserving Traditions – Developing Russia”, which opened in Moscow.

He noted that in addition to the expansion of the maternity capital and family mortgage program, as well as the introduction of new social benefits and tax deductions, it was decided to launch the national project “Family” and a program to preserve motherhood. health of children and adolescents and support for young people.

In his opinion, all this shows the systemic, socially oriented nature of the state policy pursued by the president.

“This gives us the opportunity to provide more care and attention to our citizens of all ages and to support women who have become or are about to become mothers. And of course this gives people confidence in the future,” said Matvienko.

According to him, it is natural that Russia has become a global magnet for female leaders.

“This is primarily the Eurasian Women’s Forum, which has been held since 2015 and will bring together participants from many countries of the world for the fourth time this year. “I am sure that we will be able to present the ideas and suggestions that will be developed these days at the All-Russian Women’s Forum,” Matvienko said.

The speaker of the upper house announced that the forum was attended by mothers, wives, sisters of the defenders of the Motherland, women who were on the front lines and provided all possible support to the front.

“Such a union, where the whole country helps its heroes, is invaluable in difficult times. We’re proud of you! “You are the true soul of Russia,” he said.

In addition, a magnificent ceremony was held within the scope of the forum to reward the winners of the “At the Call of the Women’s Heart” award. The founders of the award are the Federation Council and the Defenders of the Fatherland state fund. The event took place at the International Exhibition and Forum “Russia” at VDNKh in Moscow.