Russian celebrates Marine and River Fleet Day

Today, workers and veterans of marine and river fleet celebrate their professional holiday. Prime Minister of the country Dmitry Medvedev sent congratulations to them.

According to him, the development of international trade cooperation and uninterrupted communication between regions of our large country became possible today thanks to important work of professionals in this area.

"You help to discover new fields, develop new territories, build large enterprises in such areas as Siberia and the Far East, you help to develop the Northern Sea Route, you deliver a variety of goods, machinery and equipment, agricultural products and food," he noted.

He also expressed confidence that experience, professionalism and responsible attitude will help workers of this industry to achieve new successes.

The head of Dagestan Ramazan Abdulatipov also congratulated Russians on this holiday. "I wish you success in your work for the benefit of Dagestan and Russia," he said.