This holiday symbolizes the unbreakable bonds of fraternal friendship, cultural, spiritual, and moral values that unite Belarusians and Russians. History has repeatedly proven that only together can Belarus and Russia adequately respond to any challenges and threats.

Today, when the international community is experiencing a difficult time of conflicts and crises, our unity has special value.

The Union of our states, built on mutual trust and understanding, is honorably withstanding the test of time. Many issues related to ensuring equal rights for Belarusians and Russians in employment, education, healthcare, and the choice of places of stay and residence have been resolved jointly. Belarus and Russia, from common positions, jointly strengthen the defense capability and security of the Union State.

On this significant day for the peoples of Belarus and Russia, we wish everyone good health, peace, kindness, optimism, and well-being!

Galina UNUKOVICH, Chairman of the District Executive Committee.
Gennady SHVEDOV, Chairman of the District Council of Deputies.