Rustam Minnikhanov congratulated the people of Tatarstan on the holiday of Karavon.

      Rustam Minnikhanov addressed the residents of Tatarstan on the occasion of the Russian folk holiday Karavon. "I sincerely congratulate you on the Russian folk holiday Karavon – a living embodiment of the soul of the Russian people, its cultural heritage, and traditions," he noted. He added that the large festive round dance symbolizes the continuity of generations, the strength of spiritual and moral values, as well as the importance of unity and cohesion. According to him, for decades, connoisseurs of live communication, multifaceted Russian folklore, as well as original creative groups and masters of folk crafts have gathered from all over Russia on the hospitable land of Laishево. The head of Tatarstan also noted that he is particularly pleased with the annual increase in the number of children and youth among the participants of "Karavon." The younger generation, he said, feels the sincerity and kindness of the holiday, as well as the beauty and depth of the meanings embedded in it. He emphasized that the worldview of the Russian people corresponds to the ideas that formed the basis of the declared Year of National Unity in Russia and the Year of Military and Labor Valor in the Republic of Tatarstan. According to him, the unity of all who live on the fertile Russian land, as well as peace and harmony among peoples, are the guarantee of the further prosperity of the Fatherland. "I sincerely wish the participants and guests of Karavon a wonderful mood, good health, happiness, and well-being. May beautiful multi-voiced singing sound on this day, and may the soul be filled with light and joy. Wider circle, Karavon!" concluded Rustam Minnikhanov.