“I am glad to welcome you to the Kremlin and first of all to congratulate those gathered in this hall, all the citizens of our country on this holiday, on the Day of Russia,” the head of state said.
According to him, June 12 "marks not only the modern development of the fatherland, but also its entire centuries-old, uninterrupted path, the greatness of its history, its achievements, victories and achievements."
On Saturday, June 12, a solemn ceremony of presenting the State Prizes of the Russian Federation for 2020 was held at the Grand Kremlin Palace.
Vladimir Putin also presented the Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation gold medals.
RT was broadcasting live.
Earlier, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, in his congratulations on the Day of Russia, called June 12 a fateful day for the country.