The message reads, in part:
“I warmly congratulate you on this remarkable date, the 70th anniversary of the Kemerovo Region.
“The region has long been known for its natural resources, and the people of Siberia have made a significant contribution to the exploration of these resources. Thanks to them, the region, and Kuzbass in particular, have played an important role in growing the country’s industrial power and the development of its fuel and energy sector.
“The region’s anniversary is marked by a record volume of extracted coal. It is important to further increase the investment appeal of the coal and metallurgy industries and introduce modern production technologies. We also need to pay special attention to the people’s quality of life and, of course, to environmental protection and the development of tourism in this wonderful place, Kuznetsk Alatau.
“I am confident that love for your native land and your determination will help you achieve new successes for the benefit of the Kemerovo Region and Russia.”