Showing posts with label NATIONAL DAY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NATIONAL DAY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. Show all posts

Thursday, June 11, 2015

U.S. CONGRATULATES PEOPLE OF RUSSIA ON THEIR NATIONAL DAY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

FROM:  THE STATE DEPARTMENT
On the Occasion of the National Day of the Russian Federation
Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
June 10, 2015

I congratulate the people of Russia as you celebrate your National Day on June 12.

Today is an appropriate moment to reflect on the deep connections that exist between Russian and American culture — from Balanchine's "Jewels" to Brodsky's "Urania," Rostropovich to Tolstaya, Baryshnikov to Rothko. Through the decades, freedom of expression and thought have produced great artistic and intellectual accomplishments that have enriched lives and lifted spirits in both our countries and lie at the heart of what each can offer the world.

This year also marks the 90th anniversary of Vladimir Mayakovsky's epic journey through the United States, memorialized in his "My Discovery of America." Mayakovsky's words are a powerful reminder of the importance of people-to-people ties in fostering mutual understanding and respect.

As we mark the 70th anniversary of end of World War II this year, we also honor the tremendous shared sacrifice of those who fought against Nazism, including the millions of Russians who fought in the great battles and the millions who lost their lives.

On this special day, the United States joins the Russian people in celebrating the many links that bind our two nations; may the citizens of both share in a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic future.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

NATIONAL DAY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION REMARKS BY SEC. OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON


FROM:  U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT
National Day of the Russian Federation
Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State Washington, DC
June 11, 2012

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Russia as you celebrate your National Day this June 12th. This is an occasion to honor your rich history and cultural diversity, and an opportunity to mark the progress we have made together.

Over the past three and a half years, our two countries have continued to broaden and deepen our cooperation to address shared challenges. Trade and investment are increasing. We were proud to support Russia’s effort to join the World Trade Organization this year. We continued successful implementation of the New START Treaty, including its comprehensive inspection and verification procedures. Russia and the United States are effective partners as we pursue peace and stability in Afghanistan and cooperate on issues like counterterrorism and counternarcotics.

Entrepreneurs, educators, artists, athletes, scientists, and bloggers have helped strengthen the bonds between our societies and our countries by participating in cultural, educational, and people-to-people exchanges. We look forward to even closer ties with the ratification of agreements to increase the duration of business and tourist visas and to strengthen protections and procedures for intercountry adoptions. Our people are connected in more ways than ever before thanks in part to the efforts of our Bilateral Presidential Commission.

As you celebrate your national day, I send all Russians my warmest wishes for a peaceful, productive and prosperous year to come.

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