Cosmonauts from the ISS wished Russians a Happy New Year

Russian cosmonauts of Roscosmos Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, Sergey Mikaev and Oleg Platonov from aboard the International Space Station (ISS) wished Russians a Happy New Year.

"Dear friends! We <...> congratulate you on the warmest and most homely holiday — Happy New Year," said cosmonaut Kud-Sverchkov.

The men noted that even in orbit these days, the connection with home is especially felt, and reminded that the main thing is kindness, support for loved ones and unity.

"People always hope for a miracle, so we wish you to continue to believe in miracles. Be happy, be successful, go ahead boldly and create," Mikayev wished.

Point of return: how the Kursk region is preparing to meet the year 2026

In the village of Korenevo, relatives are waiting for the holiday, Christmas trees are being decorated and they intend to hold the first dances of the year.

On December 30, Russian President Vladimir Putin wished foreign leaders a Happy New Year and Christmas. The Russian leader sent his congratulations to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Pope Leo XIV, Serbian President Alexander Vucic, North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump and many other leaders of the allied states..

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