Putin Congratulates Moscow on City Day

In his conversation with ‘Zaryadye’ newspaper, he noted that he not only congratulates the residents of Moscow on City Day (the anniversary of Moscow’s founding), but also everyone who loves the capital and considers it one of the best cities in the world. The Russian President added that ‘we must do everything possible to keep Russia among the leading countries in space development.’ According to the Russian President, ‘the capital ranks second in the world among the largest urban economies on this planet.’ Putin emphasized that ‘the IT sector in Moscow has grown more than fourfold over the past six years, which is an excellent indicator.’ During his speech on the occasion of Moscow City Day celebrations, Putin said, ‘I am confident that Moscow has all the necessary capabilities to reach new qualitative levels, ensuring confident, consistent, and long-term development. I am confident that this is what will happen.’ Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the contribution of Moscow’s residents to the success of the special military operation. The Russian capital celebrates City Day on September 13 and 14, marking Moscow’s 878th anniversary. Nearly one hundred and fifty events will be held on this occasion, including concerts, competitions, sports contests, festivals, art workshops, and other activities.