Greetings of Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov on Orthodox Easter Holiday

Dear Orthodox compatriots!

I sincerely congratulate you on completing the Lenten season and the bright holiday of the Resurrection of Christ!

This year, the Easter is celebrated by representatives of all traditional Christian denominations at the same time that emphasizes the unity and spiritual firmness of imperishable faith. Christians believe that the Resurrection of Christ is “the holiday of holidays” and associate it with the hope of eternal life, salvation, aspiration for peace, good and perfection.

In Tatarstan, Orthodoxy, along with Islam and other traditional religions, is a strong moral foundation of interethnic and interreligious harmony, serving the noble cause of the development of society in the spirit of civil cooperation, mutual respect and genuine patriotism.

I am confident, that lofty Christian ideals that have become an integral part of our mutual spiritual and cultural-historical heritage will be even more prominent in the Year of Culture.

Millions of people worldwide draw the strength, leading them along the path of faith, truth and creation, mercy and humility from the great mystery of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

May the joyful holiday of Easter fill your hearts again with rays of the divine wisdom and give you love and optimism.

I wish you happiness, peace, health and well-being!

Tatarstan President, Rustam Minnikhanov.