Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov described patriotism as the desire to live in his own country and do the best for it. It has been reported TASS.
“[Патриотизм] It’s when you love your fiancee, have a child, work at the job you love, love your family more than anything else, Kremlin spokesman said.
According to him, citizens work to ensure that the family is healthy and smart.
“At the same time, you want to live in this country and do everything in the best possible way for it. Do not hurt him,” said the press secretary of the Russian president.
Earlier, VTsIOM reported that the majority of Russians consider themselves patriots. Love for the homeland was associated with family and loved ones for 16% of respondents, and place of birth for 15%. Every tenth associates love of country with love of people, mutual understanding and mutual assistance.
Also, in December last year, Putin declaration“not particularly condemning” Russians who do not present themselves as patriotic.