“You bring harmony, tenderness, beauty and the strongest, purest, unselfish feeling to this world - unconditional motherly love.

Without a trace you give yourself to children, their development, upbringing, worry and worry about them, be proud and rejoice at their successes, do everything so that he grows up successful, worthy people, "RIA Novosti quoted Putin as saying.

Putin noted that taking care of children, the warmth of home comfort is not an easy everyday work that deserves the highest recognition.

“At the same time, in some incomprehensible way, everywhere and in everything you manage, you reach the heights in various spheres of activity, you invariably inspire respect for your commitment, reliability, and responsible approach to business.

And today is just such a reason to thank you for these qualities that are most important for any profession, ”the President said.

Separately, the head of state thanked and congratulated women - medical workers.

Earlier, Putin instructed the government to determine by July 1 which federal executive body will deal with issues of protecting families and children.