Putin: A Strong Family Is Russia's National Idea

Vladimir Putin said at the United Russia party congress that "I often hear people say that we need a national idea, an image of the future, everybody speaks about that. You know, friends, I avoid high words, but I think that a solid good family with two, three, four or more children should become the future of Russia. There is nothing to invent here."

Children, parental love and generation solidarity are all unquestionable values for all traditions and cultures of Russian multiethnic and multi-religious nation. For Russia to have more children, people and families obviously need prosperity, good jobs, affordable housing, education, healthcare and reliable social guarantees. They need confidence in tomorrow, confidence that the security of Russia and the safety of children and citizens will be properly protected against any threats.