Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that nowadays, when countries in the West are trying to cancel Russian culture, it is time for the country to be self-determined and fight for the right to be themselves. In a recorded message on the occasion of the opening of the Academy of Creative Industries in Crimea, Putin emphasized the importance of respecting cultural roots and reinterpreting them in modern formats without losing their spiritual and moral value. He also noted that Russia respects the legacy of world culture.
The president stressed that culture and art, which should unite people, have become the epicenter of a geopolitical confrontation. Putin said that in the West, they are trying to eliminate everything related to Russia and erase it from the heritage of civilization. However, he expressed that those who seek to cancel Russian culture end up punishing themselves, as they deprive their own people and citizens of the opportunity to appreciate true masterpieces.
In the midst of this situation, Putin urged Russia to assert its identity and preserve its culture in the face of externally imposed standards that stifle creativity and individuality. The president’s message highlights the importance of self-determination and the protection of Russia’s cultural heritage in a context of geopolitical tensions and attempts at cultural influence. For Putin, this is a crucial moment when Russia must defend its culture and promote its intrinsic value in an ever-changing world.