Address of Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov on the occasion of the International Women’s Day

On March 8, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov congratulated women on the International Women's Day.

"Dear women! From the bottom of my heart I congratulate you on a wonderful spring holiday – the International Women's Day! This bright, filled with warmth March day is invariably marked by sincere love and deep respect for the beautiful half of the mankind. At all times, a woman is considered to be the epitome of life itself, the source of goodness and inspiration. The nature set her the great mission - to continue the human race, serving eternal ideal of beauty, harmony and true perfection.

The faith, hope and love, inexhaustible optimism of our mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, is the moral force that allows us to overcome life hardships. Women are active participants of significant socio-economic and socio-political processes taking place in the republic. The contribution made by women to the industry, agriculture, education, health, culture and science of Tatarstan is invaluable. We are glad at all your victories, successes and achievements and sincerely proud of you.

Tatarstan citizens pay the same respect to representatives of the heroic war generation - those who are on a par with men bore the burden of the World War II, saved the country devastated by enemies from the ruins. Your feat is unmatched in the history of the mankind, and boundless filial gratitude will live in our hearts forever! On the eve of the national holiday – the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory - congratulations to our glorified veterans are filled with special meaning.

I sincerely wish you, dear women, that your life will be filled with joy and surrounded by attention of people who love you! May the 8th of March will give you as many smiles and flowers as possible, fill your hearts with love and sincere enthusiasm. And we, men, will do everything to make this wonderful holiday last as long as possible.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov."