Vladimir Putin congratulated Russian jews on the Jewish holiday of Pesach (Passover) 2008-04-18 09:30:00 His congratulatory message reads, in part: ”These days you are once again turning to your history, to the enduring values of Judaism, values that have universal significance. The Russian Jewish community has consistently made a significant contribution to strengthening inter-ethnic and inter-religious dialogue, and to the process of consolidating a centuries-long tradition of friendship between its peoples”.