Congratulations from Archbishop Varlaam Acting Head of the Republic of Dagestan F.V. Happy Day of Unity of the Peoples of Dagestan to Shchukintranslated

Acting Head of the Republic of Dagestan

F.V. SHCHUKIN

Dear Fedor Vyacheslavovich!

I cordially congratulate you on the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Dagestan!

This holiday of the spiritual strength and wisdom of the peoples of our republic testifies to their loyalty to their native land and deep respect for the best traditions of their ancestors. It is the centuries-old unity that has been and remains the solid foundation on which the future of our region is built.

I am glad that from the first days of leading the republic you have been paying great attention to preserving interethnic and interreligious harmony. As Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin emphasized, characterizing your many years of work in the public service, you work “in principle, but without conflict.” This assessment accurately expresses the most important quality for the head of multinational Dagestan: the ability to maintain balance, strengthen peace and harmony. I highly appreciate your sincere respect for the spiritual traditions of the peoples of Dagestan and the trusting nature of the dialogue with the religious communities of the region. I am convinced that this cooperation will continue to serve peace and harmony in our republic.

I sincerely wish you, dear Fedor Vyacheslavovich, good health, strength, wisdom and God’s help in...