The message reads, in part:
“You have every right to take pride in the outstanding and eventful past of Vechernyaya Moskva, a legendary newspaper, as well as the talented writers, poets, essayists, editors, and correspondents – those who stood at its roots and set its high standards by writing a remarkable chronicle of our capital’s social, cultural and sports affairs.
I am glad that today’s team treasures this rich creative legacy inherited from its predecessors and maintains an ongoing dialogue with its devoted audience while catering to the interests and expectations of its readers and helping address the urgent challenges its home city faces. It is for this reason that your newspaper enjoys the recognition it deserves among Moscow residents.”