Putin congratulates Russian Buddhists on the White Month holiday


The President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has congratulated Russian Buddhists on the White Month holiday, which marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year. The corresponding telegram was published on site The Kremlin on February 28.
"It is encouraging that today Russian Buddhists and Buddhist organizations are actively involved in the life of the country, making a significant contribution to improving interreligious and interethnic relations, and strengthening fruitful dialogue with government authorities," the telegram from the head of state says.
The Russian leader noted that representatives of this denomination support the participants of the special military operation and their families, as well as take care of the restoration of ancient and the construction of new monasteries, educational and educational centers.
The White Month Festival is a traditional holiday of the Mongolian peoples associated with the beginning of spring. It is one of the most important in Mongolian culture. The holiday symbolizes a person's love for his native land, and also embodies purity of thoughts and deeds.
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