Today, the capital of Karachay-Cherkessia, Cherkessk, hosted an official reception of the head of the republic, dedicated to the International Women's Day, March 8th, to which about 100 women from all cities and districts of Karachay-Cherkessia were invited.
"This wonderful holiday is one more reason to express the words of my deep gratitude for your truly priceless work of motherhood. It is no coincidence that this year, 2016, will be the year of mother and child in Karachay-Cherkessia," acting head of Karachay-Cherkessia Rashid Temrezov said at the reception, giving the official start to the year of mother and child, declared in the republic in 2016, Interfax-South reports.
