The solemn event dedicated to the Day of the Rescuer of the Russian Federation began with the removal of the banner of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in the Republic of Tatarstan and the performance of the national anthems of Russia and Tatarstan.
Then, the congratulations of the Minister of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, Lieutenant General Alexander Vyacheslavovich Kurenkov, were broadcast on the video screen.
Then the floor was given to the head of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan, Lieutenant General of the Internal Service Rafis Zavdavtovich Khabibullin.
Good afternoon, dear colleagues! Today we celebrate our professional holiday – Lifeguard's Day, which has become one of the most significant holidays in our country in just over three decades! This became possible, including thanks to you – employees and employees of the Main Directorate and the Ministry, for whom someone else's trouble is not an empty sound, but an order and a guide to action.
I wholeheartedly thank the entire team of thousands of firefighters and rescuers for maintaining control over the situation in this difficult situation in many respects, under high loads, and ensuring a decent level of security for the population and territories of our republic.
I sincerely and cordially congratulate all those present in this hall, all those who are on duty or resting after service on a professional holiday - the Day of the Rescuer!
I wish you and your families long life, health, happiness, joy and prosperity!
Happy holidays, dear friends!