The message reads, in part:

“Your activity contributes to the development of the Russian economy, the creation of jobs and a competitive environment. Thanks in large part to your consolidated stance, much has been accomplished recently to protect the interests and rights of entrepreneurs, to reduce the tax burden and to simplify financial accounting procedures.

“It is important that small and medium-sized businesses should now be more actively involved in implementing projects that are in high demand at the municipal level, including the provision of services to the population.”