The message reads in part:
“Your wonderful Volga territory has every right to be proud of its history, unique traditions, hospitable and hard-working people.
The Ulyanovsk Region continues to develop steadily today. The region is expanding its industrial and agricultural potential and its social, education and healthcare sectors are posting positive development trends. Its business and investment also continue to grow.
I am confident that you will continue to achieve substantial results in the interests of your region and Russia as a whole and to make your contribution to accomplishing large-scale national tasks.
I wish you successful realisation of all your plans and all the best.”