Putin congratulates participants of the All-Russian Wedding Festival at the Rossiya National Center

Family is a reliable support and the main life value for every Russian citizen. This was announced on July 8 by Russian President Vladimir Putin in his greeting to the participants of the All-Russian Wedding Festival "Russia. Connecting hearts."

"For each of us, family is a reliable support and support, the main value of life. It is in the father's house, in the family circle, that a person's personality and worldview are formed in many ways. Cultural traditions and such unshakable moral guidelines as caring for loved ones, love for the Fatherland, and a sense of belonging to its fate are being laid," the Russian leader said in his message.

The Head of State congratulated couples with marriage, highlighting the festival among other thematic events dedicated to the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity. Putin noted that this event in the capital united lovers from different regions of the country. Wishing the newlyweds happiness, fulfillment of wishes and well-being, the president expressed confidence that the holiday will be remembered for bright moments and will be held in an atmosphere of friendship and love.

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On the same day, the President of the Russian Federation declared that there is nothing more important than genuine family values, as well as greater happiness, than parenthood. He noted that a number of countries have begun to abandon the traditional family, and therefore Russia is happy to accept those who move to Russian territory to preserve family traditions.