Kirienko: everyone must contribute to victory

April 24, 2023

First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Sergei Kiriyenko in the knowledge marathon called the conflict with the West a civilizational challenge for Russia

“A war is actually being waged against Russia,” he said, noting that there is a “hot” war, in the NVO area, there is an economic one, and there is an informational war. and psychological. “It’s a war of fakes and lies,” he said.

According to Kiriyenko, the conflict with the West is nothing more than a civilizational challenge for the Russian Federation. “The goal is clear: they want Russia to cease to exist, at least as a powerful and independent sovereign state,” said the first deputy head of the presidential administration.

He stressed that “it is a challenge for each of us”. “Everyone has to find a way to contribute to victory, and everyone has such an opportunity,” Kiriyenko said. He noted that the Knowledge Society Marathon will help young people decide what contribution they can make to Russia’s victory.

“Knowledge is the main antidote against lies and counterfeits,” Kiriyenko said, adding that knowledge is key to overcoming sanctions.

“Any moment of challenge is a moment of opportunity. Today’s Russia is truly a country of opportunities,” the official is certain.

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