“Dear friends – Uzbekistan citizens! On behalf of the Embassy of Russia and my own, I frankly congratulate you with Navruz – ancient and bright holiday of renewal and awakening of life,” the congratulation message reads.

Navruz, which marks beginning of new year, gifts us light and warm of bright spring sun, which awakes nature, fills our hearts with new hopes, inspirations and desire for creativity. May this holiday bring love, harmony and happiness to every home, and may your wildest dreams come true,” he said.

Tyurdenov wished strong health, peace and kindness to people of Uzbekistan.