“Of course, I am very glad and grateful for the opportunity to be a member of the Public Chamber. This, of course, is a great responsibility, and I will do everything in my power to ensure that my presence in the Public Chamber is beneficial for the development of the matter of protecting and supporting our compatriots abroad, ”Butina said.

According to her, now this topic is especially relevant - in the world of political instability and the Russians should stick together. 

“And this means that we should talk not only about state support for people in distress, but also about public support - public organizations, the Public Chamber, the media and, of course, just citizens,” she said.

Butina expressed confidence that her membership in the OP would benefit this cause.