VLADIMIR POUTINE A ADDRESSES A MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
MOSLEMS OF RUSSIA








MOSCOW, March 5.  (Corr. Ria " Novosti ").  Vladimir Poutine has
address a message of congratulations to the Moslems of Russia has the
occasion of the fete of Kourban-bairam.

He east underlines in this message that the fete of " Kourban-bairam
going up with the old Islamic cultural traditions is the greatest
event for each Moslem, a really popular fete ".  " I share the
aspiration of the spiritual leaders of the Moslems has to combine the
efforts of the State and of the religious organizations as being the
indispensable condition for the civil agreement, the good vicinity and
mutual comprehension between all the people of multinational Russia ",
A declares Vladimir Poutine.

After having expresses its best wishes with the Moslems of Russia has
the occasion of the fete of Kourban-bairam, Vladimir Poutine their A
wishes good health, happiness and well-to be.  " Peace has you and has
your close relations! ",  reads one in the text of the message.