December 12 Is Constitution Day of the Russian Federation

On December 12, Russia celebrates an important public holiday – Constitution Day of the Russian Federation. 

Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, congratulated his compatriots on the holiday.

"The Basic Law, adopted more than 30 years ago at the nationwide referendum, determined the future of our country, established values and set the path and priorities for its further development," said Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma, in his congratulatory message. 

The amendments to the Constitution, supported by Russian citizens five years ago, increased the social security system and reaffirmed the values that unite Russians. 

"The amendments to the Constitution approved in 2020 contribute to overcoming modern challenges and effectively solving tasks aimed at strengthening the country, achieving national goals and improving the quality of life of the citizens," Vyacheslav Volodin underlined.