The RF President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to President Armen Sarkissian on the 76th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War

On the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War, the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian.

In particular, the message says: ․

"Dear Armen Vardanovich,

I cordially congratulate you on the 76th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Celebrating this glorious holiday, we pay tribute to our grandfathers and fathers, who defeated the Nazi aggressors at the cost of enormous sacrifices and deprivations.

I am confident that the bonds of friendship and mutual assistance, reinforced during the severe war years, will continue to serve reliable basis to develop allied relations between Russia and Armenia.

Please convey my wishes of good health, prosperity and long life to all veterans living on the Armenian land."