Congratulating residents of Tatarstan with the Fatherland’s Heroes Day, the Prime Minister of the republic Aleksey Pesoshin wrote in his address:” This day we pay a tribute to the memory of the fallen heroes, who did and died in action, and also give credit to those who live among us today – people who perform heroic deeds in peaceful time, selflessly and devotedly making precious contribution into strengthening safety of our country, its might and integrity.
Heroes of the Fatherland are devoted to their duty and their land, people, traditions passed to them by their forefathers and are ready for real feats when Motherlands needs it.
The contribution of Fatherland’s Heroes into restoration of national economy, into development of agricultural, industrial and non-industrial spheres of the republic is also substantial.
Today our country has again had to recruit to the cause its heroes to fight for integrity of borders of the Fatherland, for preservation of high moral principles and ideals which Russian people have always adhered. Our duty is to remember the feats of heroes and create descent life conditions for war veterans and old stagers.”
In conclusion he expressed sincere gratitude to all Heroes of the Fatherland and wished them good health, prosperity and happiness.