“I congratulate you on the Defender of the Fatherland Day.
Today we are honoring those who dedicated their lives to military service and ensuring the defense capability of
our country, ”Volodin said.
He noted that "patriotism, loyalty to the oath, courage and professionalism distinguish Russian soldiers and officers, they reliably protect the peaceful life of Russian citizens."
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin in a video message congratulated Russian servicemen and veterans on Defender of the Fatherland Day.