MOSCOW, June 6 In his congratulatory message on Russian Language Day, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin noted the importance of preserving historical memory, developing and popularizing the Russian language, and increasing interest in studying it. The corresponding text was published on the website of the Russian Cabinet of Ministers.
«Dear friends! I congratulate you on Russian Language Day. Today it is especially important to preserve historical memory, develop and popularize the native language. Increase interest in its study, the level and quality of teaching, introduce innovative technologies in order to fully reveal its beauty and expressiveness for millions of people,» the message says.
Mishustin added that the holiday is celebrated on the birthday of the great poet Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin, whose outstanding works have become the standard of literary style and a symbol of the greatness of the Russian language, formed the basis of musical masterpieces and continue to inspire and fascinate millions of people.