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In the context of discussing external influence on Russian society, historical parallels were raised comparing current geopolitical processes with the events of the Time of Troubles and the role of the civil militia in defending Moscow.
On National Unity Day, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Red Square in Moscow, where he laid flowers at the monument to Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky. Representatives of various faiths and children under their care also took part in the event.