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"Each has his small Motherland, we're proud of it. I wouldn't give ten kopecks for the health of the person from central Russia, who displays impoliteness towards the Koran in a North Caucasus republic. But people from the North Caucasus, while coming to other regions, should have respect for the local culture, customs and laws, too," Putin underlined.
"It is only this way, by respecting each other, that we'll be using the advantages of our common Motherland, our diversity," the premier underlined.
In his opinion, Russia's advantage is its ethnic diversity. "Our peoples have developed a certain culture of relationship and respect for each other. It's always been our strong point," he said.
At the same time, he acknowledged that ethnic diversity was fraught with ethnic conflicts. "But if these riches, this cultural diversity is managed correctly, it's always a tremendous advantage," Putin underlined.