“Investigators of the Russian Investigative Committee worthily continue the glorious traditions of the time of Peter the Great, following the principles of justice, observing the interests of society, strengthening Russian statehood,” said Bastrykin.

In his speech, the chairman also noted that today investigators, forensic specialists and experts of the department are working in the NMD zone, investigating numerous brutal crimes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

On January 15, the Investigative Committee of Russia celebrates its 12th anniversary.

The text of congratulations is published on the official website of the Russian Investigative Committee.

Earlier, Alexander Bastrykin spoke about the results of the work of the Russian Investigative Committee in 2022.

He also noted that last year the central office of the Investigative Committee received more than 150,000 appeals.