Russian President Vladimir Putin used the Agency for Strategic Initiatives’ “Strong Ideas for a New Time” forum in Moscow on 3 July to outline his vision for the country’s next phase of development. Putin said Russia has built “a truly unique mechanism” for advancing key economic sectors that relies on the “energy of society” rather than elites, and pledged that a forthcoming technological push would represent “an enormous step forward.” On the social front, the president appealed for traditional large families to become “a fashionable trend,” arguing that strengthening family life is essential to improving citizens’ quality of life and addressing demographic challenges. He also stressed the need to preserve Russia’s traditions and national identity as the country adapts to what he described as an increasingly complex world.