MOSCOW, June 10 Russian President Vladimir Putin greeting the participants and organizers of the exhibition «Peter I The Birth of an Empire» noted the contribution of the first Russian emperor to «the creation of a powerful, united state,» the corresponding telegram was published on the Kremlin's website. «I welcome you on the occasion of the opening of the exhibition dedicated to the 350th anniversary of the birth of Peter I. A large number symposiums and conferences, exhibitions and forums held throughout the country.Holding such large-scale celebrations is a tribute of deep respect to Peter I, an outstanding statesman and our compatriot, to his huge contribution to strengthening the Russian statehood, to creating a powerful, united power, to the development economy and military affairs, science, culture, education,» the telegram reads. The President expressed confidence that the exhibition will become one of the most important events, will adequately fulfill its high educational, patriotic mission, and its multimedia format will attract the attention of lovers and connoisseurs of history of all generations. , 16:54Putin compared the current era with the times of Peter I
