Irkutsk Region Governor Sergei Levchenko congratulated residents on Defender of the Fatherland Day, stressing its importance for the country and the role of those who served and serve in the Armed Forces.
Dear residents of the Irkutsk Region! I congratulate you on Defender of the Fatherland Day!For our country, this is a special holiday, when we celebrate the merits of Russian and Soviet servicemen, honor the patriots of our Motherland, all those who created and strengthened the Armed Forces, who today conscientiously fulfill their official and professional duty, work for the prosperity of Russia, defending the interests of the state.
At all times in our country, service in the army has been honorable and responsible. The best military traditions and values have been passed down from generation to generation — honor, loyalty to the oath, selfless devotion to the Fatherland. Today Defender of the Fatherland Day is becoming a national holiday of all strong, courageous, and strong-willed people, of everyone who honestly and faithfully serves Russia, ensures its confident development, and who is ready to stand up decisively in its defense.
With all my heart I wish you the fulfillment of your plans, success in all your affairs and endeavors, health, happiness, and peaceful skies!
Governor of the Irkutsk Region S.G. Levchenko