The message reads:
Dear friends, I'd like to wish you a happy professional holiday. The service's staff members perform their work in all regions of our vast country, including remote territories with harsh weather conditions. You perform crucial tasks related to environmental monitoring and natural disaster prevention, and literally "make the weather" for Russian citizens.
Today, Rosgidromet's fundamental scientific research and developments in meteorology, oceanology and hydrology make a substantial contribution to the development of the national economy, in the service of the safety of millions of people.
I wish you health, further success, and perfect forecasts.
Dmitry Medvedev