Dmitry Guberniyev congratulates everyone on the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity
Today, millions of Russians are celebrating the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity, a holiday dedicated to the most important human values: love, mutual support, devotion and strong family traditions. On this day, ceremonial and festive events are held across the country, bringing together families of different generations.
"I sincerely congratulate everyone on the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity. Family is wonderful. I am the most faithful man to all the women of our vast Motherland. I wish everyone good health! Doing sport together as a family only strengthens these brilliant bonds," sports commentator Dmitry Guberniyev said.
It is on this day that the III All-Russian Wedding Festival "Russia. Uniting Hearts" opens at the National Centre RUSSIA. Couples from different regions of Russia, as well as international couples, will register their marriages simultaneously, marking the beginning of a new family story.
The festival brings together people of different professions, generations and cultures, reminding us that love and family remain the main values capable of uniting people regardless of age, nationality or place of residence.
On 8 July, Russia celebrates the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity, a holiday timed to coincide with the feast day of the Russian Orthodox saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom.
Train managers from the Federal Passenger Company welcomed the festival participants on their journey toward married life and presented them with exclusive gifts.
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