Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants of the II All-Russian Wedding Festival at the National Centre RUSSIA

The II All-Russian Wedding Festival began on July 8 at the National Centre RUSSIA. During the official marriage registration ceremony, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation Sergei Kiriyenko congratulated the couples and read a special message from President Vladimir Putin.

"The festival is being held for the second time, but it has already gained wide popularity and established its own traditions. One of the most touching is the solemn wedding ceremony. I would like to wish the families who are just beginning their journey to always cherish sincere feelings — mutual understanding, respect, trust — as well as the values passed down to us by our ancestors: reverence for elders, care for children, and the sanctity of motherhood. I sincerely congratulate you on this holiday — the Day of Family, Love, and Fidelity! I wholeheartedly wish happiness, health and well-being to the newlyweds," Vladimir Putin noted in his address to the festival participants.

 The II All-Russian Wedding Festival is held with the support of the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives. It will continue until July 10, with two more days ahead filled with love stories, family traditions, and heartfelt emotions.

The festival programme includes official wedding ceremonies, as well as a wide range of themed events: concert performances by popular artists, creative workshops by professionals in the wedding industry, gastronomic showcases, and much more.