More than three thousand people took part in the All-Russian Family Parade at the RUSSIA EXPO

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The All-Russian Family Parade was held at the International RUSSIA EXPO on July 8. More than three thousand people marched through VDNH under the slogan "Russia is a Family of Families". The parade ended with honoring families with many children on the Main Stage of the Exposition.

There should be more holidays dedicated to family in Russia - this asserts the country's course on traditional family values, said Igor Zadorozhny, a participant of the parade, Major of the Internal Troops of the Russian Interior Ministry, Hero of Russia.

"We have come to support this holiday. It was approved by the decree of the President of Russia in order for our country to keep the course on traditional values, fidelity and family. It is very good that this is happening. This is how we do it in our large family - we build relationships on love and understanding. We have five boys and one girl," shared Igor Zadorozhny.

It is very important that the Parade of the Family takes place at the RUSSIA EXPO on the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity, emphasized Andrei Kormukhin, Chairman of the All-Russian Public Movement "Family", composer, director, father of nine children.

"The fact that such an Exposition has taken place is a very joyful event. And we are glad that our long-awaited parade this year is held with the participation of the Exposition. We are very happy to do this wonderful event together, hand in hand. A lot of large families with many children have gathered here on the holiday. We very much hope that July 8 will become a day off in our country," said Alexei Kormukhin.

After the parade, several families with many children received memorable gifts on the Main Stage of the Exposition. The All-Russian Family Parade on July 8 was held in more than 100 cities across the country from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Kaliningrad. Hundreds of thousands of people took part in the events. They were supervised by public, family and parent organizations and the Organizing Committee.

Today, July 8, the RUSSIA EXPO concludes its work. Since November, it has been visited by more than 18.5 million people.

The International RUSSIA EXPO showcased the country's major achievements on a single platform. Throughout the Exposition, guests enjoyed cultural events, as well as a rich business and educational program. Expositions from 89 regions of Russia, leading federal agencies, corporations and public organizations were presented to visitors.

On July 1, President Vladimir Putin signed an order to establish the Russia National Centre to preserve the Exposition’s legacy and demonstrate the country's achievements.