Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov welcomed the words of Pope Francis, who spoke to young Russians on the occasion of World Youth Day, and invited them to be proud of their historical and cultural heritage, citing among others Peter the Great and Catherine II. "The Pope - said Peskov, quoted by the Tass agency - knows Russian history, and this is very positive. It's a really deep story, one that has deep roots."
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