More than a hundred children from large families celebrated a joint birthday party

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The RUSSIA EXPO hosted the "Big Children's Birthday. Winter Birthdays at VDNH". This holiday became a truly happy day for 101 children. The main participants on this day were the little guests of the exposition and children from large families who celebrated their birthdays during these winter days. The event was organized by the Ministry of Labor of Russia.

First Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection Olga Batalina expressed warm congratulations to the young birthday children, emphasizing the importance of children's holidays.

"You have a very special, magical day today because it is held in a special place - at the RUSSIA EXPO. This is an exposition of the achievements of everything that has been made by the hands, labor, talent of many generations of citizens of our country. And it is about you, because all our achievements are for the sake of your happy life. Dear families! I wish you light, happiness, warmth, family comfort, good health, and in this wonderful Year of the Family, announced by the President, I wish that everything works out in your life," said Olga Batalina.

A specialmusical gift was made by Russian singer Irina Dubtsova - she performed the anthem of the Year of the Family. The festival also featured performances by the Moscow Choir of Families with Many Children, creative groups, and a children's show "The Mystery of the Ice Crystal". Young actors - winners of all-Russian vocal contests - performed in front of the audience and presented an exciting story that helped children to get acquainted with the world of theater. Each little birthday kid was given a smart speaker.

During the day, creative and educational masterclasses were arranged for the children. The event also featured gifts and a festive photo session as a souvenir.

The event was organized with the support of the Association of Large Families of Moscow, the Association of Children's Art Workers, STREAM TV company, VSK Insurance House, a partner of the Smart Finance Pavilion of the Bank of Russia, and Alexey Khizhnyak, a super finalist of the fifth season of the Leaders of Russia competition.