"Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on International Women's Day... On this day, sincere words of gratitude and admiration are dedicated to the beautiful half of humanity... May there be as many pleasant moments and joyful days in your life as possible," the text of the statement published on the cabinet website.
Earlier, Igor Berezin, President and Chairman of the Board of the Marketing Guild, told what gifts women would like to receive on March 8.
The results of a study conducted by the Dobro Mail.ru and Lady Mail.ru services on the eve of the holiday indicate that most Russian women are happy to receive flowers, sweets and perfume.