“Dear Badra Zurabovich,

I sincerely congratulate you on the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

On this significant date, we honor all those who, through exceptional courage on the battlefield and selfless dedication on the home front, defended the independence of the Motherland and prevented the spread of the ‘brown plague’ throughout the world.

The principles of friendship and solidarity continue to serve as a strong foundation for the Russian-Abkhazian alliance and strategic partnership. I am confident that our relations will continue to develop for the benefit of the peoples of both countries, as well as in the interests of maintaining security and stability in the South Caucasus.

I ask you, dear Badra Zurabovich, to convey my warmest wishes of happiness, longevity and all the very best to the veterans of the Great Patriotic War and home front workers living in Abkhazia.”