Konstantin Markelov: “I Send You My Sincere Greetings on the Main Public Holiday — Russia Day”

Dear students, professors and administrative staff of Astrakhan State University! Please accept my warmest and most sincere greetings on this significant day which has united everyone living in our country!

Russia’s strength is in its centuries-old history, culture and spirituality, the legacy of great writers and poets, composers, artists and scientists. With our work, energy and responsibility, pursuance of success in education and science, sports and economy, each of us contributes to the glory and authority of our multinational state.

Russia Day is a special holiday for all of us. This is a symbol of our unity in the sake of the country’s prosperity, our freedom and responsibility for the fate of the Fatherland.

Happy Russia Day to all of you! I sincerely wish you happiness and success in all your endeavors, creative and scientific inspiration, new achievements for the good of the Motherland!