According to President Vladimir Putin, the readiness to defend the Motherland is genetically embedded in Russians.
"We must be aware of the heroic history of our ancestors, it is our strength,"
During his visit to the Mandryka military hospital, Putin emphasized the importance of knowing the heroic history of their ancestors. A serviceman shared with him his grandfather's wartime heroism during the Great Patriotic War, which he discovered in the archives.
"You see, you did not know your grandfather was like that, but you are fighting just like your grandfather did,"
Putin remarked, adding that this readiness is
"in our genes". The President also shared his own experience of learning about his uncle's and grandfather's wartime experiences.
Author's summary: Putin highlights genetic readiness to defend Motherland.