[wanabidii] Press Releases: On the Occasion of the National Day of the Russian Federation

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: On the Occasion of the National Day of the Russian Federation 06/11/2014 02:55 PM EDT On the Occasion of the National Day of the Russian Federation Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC June 11, 2014 I congratulate the people of Russia as you celebrate your National Day on June 12, the anniversary of the peaceful establishment of the sovereign Russian Federation. We pause today and appreciate the great works of Russian literature, music, and art that have touched so many people around the world. We are especially reminded of the power of art to challenge and inspire us this year as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Mikhail Lermontov, one of the greatest poets of Russia’s Golden Age. This year also marks the 215th anniversary of the renowned poet and playwright, Aleksandr Pushkin, and the 100th anniversary of the publication of Anna Akhmatova's collection, “The Rosary.” We join the Russian people in celebrating these titans of Russian culture and literature, and the many more who have enriched our nations beyond measure. May the Russian and the American people share in a peaceful, stable, and prosperous future. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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