Putin called education the basis of knowledge and attitude to life

Vladimir Putin called the education of the younger generation the basis on which everything else is built - both knowledge and attitude to life.

The President presented state awards to teachers who mentored the heroes of the Northern Military District and talked with them in a more informal setting.

The teachers noted that none of them had such a Teacher’s Day.

MOSCOW, October 5 - RIA Novosti. Russian President Vladimir Putin called the education of the younger generation the basis on which everything is built - both knowledge and attitude towards one’s country, family and life.

On Teacher's Day, the head of state presented state awards in the Kremlin to teachers - mentors of the heroes of the Northern Military District. After the ceremony, the President spoke with them in a more informal setting over a glass of champagne.

“You can teach, this is just one of the steps, but the most important thing is education. On this basis, everything else is built, everything is built - both knowledge and attitude towards the life around us, towards one’s country, towards parents, loved ones, one’s own children,” Putin said, recalling a conversation with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' about education and upbringing.

The President noted that educating the younger generation is the most important component of a teacher’s work.

He also congratulated the teachers on their professional holiday.