Today in Chechnya they mark another anniversary of the March 23, 2003 referendum, when the republics first constitution was adopted, confirming it as part of Russia. Then the document, authored by Akhmad Kadyrov, was supported by about 96 percent of voters, and the day itself was declared Constitution Day and became a holiday. In Grozny, a ceremonial meeting will be held on this occasion with the participation of the republics leadership, deputies, human rights activists and public figures, as well as awards for distinguished people and a festive concert.
The next anniversary of the referendum and the adoption of the Chechen constitution, which is enshrined in the republic as part of Russia, will be marked today in Chechnya. On March 23, 2003, a national referendum was held, at which the first constitution in the history of modern Chechnya was adopted, consolidating the region’s development as part of the Russian Federation. About 96% of those who voted supported the proposed constitution, whose author was President Akhmad Kadyrov.After the constitution was adopted, Kadyrov signed a decree declaring March 23 Constitution Day. In Chechnya, it is a day off.
On this day in Grozny, a ceremonial meeting will be held in the state concert hall with the participation of the republic’s leadership, deputies, human rights activists, and public figures.
After reports on the role and significance of the referendum in the history and development of Chechnya, awards will be presented to those who contributed to its organization and conduct, as well as to specialists who showed high results in various spheres of the republic’s activities, said a press service employee. A festive concert will also be held.