The message reads, in part:
“Founded on June 8, 1966, your organisation united behind its lofty goals figures from science and art, restorers, museum professionals, journalists, and volunteers. It has made a major contribution to the preservation and restoration of unique ancient monuments and masterpieces of urban planning, architecture, and the art of building for which our country is rightly renowned.
Today, this noble and selfless work remains as relevant as ever. It enjoys broad public support and continues to attract new like-minded people who sincerely, following the call of their hearts, strive to contribute to the preservation of our national cultural heritage, the protection of historical truth, and the promotion of our shared spiritual values. I would also like to highlight your active role in rebuilding estates, monasteries and churches in the Kursk, Belgorod, and Bryansk regions that were damaged during the special military operation.
I am confident that the substantive discussions held during the congress will give rise to ideas and initiatives that will prove valuable in practice and contribute to the further development of your society.”