✉️ On April 1, President of Russia Vladimir Putin extended greetings to Russia’s Jewish community on the occasion of Passover.

✍️ This holiday, deeply revered in Judaism, recalls the most important events in the ancient history of the Jewish people and their aspiration to freedom while symbolizing the triumph of love, goodness and justice.

It is gratifying that Russia’s Jewish community leads a rich and vibrant life, devoting constant attention to preserving traditional spiritual and moral and family values, and to educating the younger generation. It also takes an active part in charitable and philanthropic initiatives and, together with representatives of other religions, carries out substantial and much-needed work aimed at implementing socially significant patriotic, educational and outreach projects and initiatives.

And, of course, I would like to note that Russian Jews, guided by the rich historical and spiritual heritage of their forebears, offer a worthy example of fruitful interfaith and interethnic understanding and cooperation.

I wish you health, peace and all the very best.

VLADIMIR PUTIN