The message reads, in part:
“It is gratifying that this film festival has once again been held at a high organisational and creative level, convincingly demonstrating its relevance and reputation as a significant event in the social and cultural life of our country and other states. By preserving and developing the unique humanistic and artistic heritage of Russian cinema, it consistently promotes excellent films for the big screen, generously offering audiences a rich palette of vivid, original works that affirm eternal spiritual and moral ideas, the values of family, patriotism and social harmony.”