Prime-minister Vladimir Putin and the head of Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations Sergey Shoygu congratulated people of Tuva with the lunar New Year, the press service of the Tuva government informed on February, 3.
The head of Tuva Sholban Kara-ool received telegrams with congratulations to Chagaa celebration. In particular, and Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sent his congratulations. "It is important that the multinational Tuva preserves the traditions and customs of different cultures" - the telegram says. Putin wished the residents of the republic "prosperity and success in their good work, peace and harmony".
The head of Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations Sergey Shoygu, who came from Tuva as well, congratulated his fellow countrymen. "Dear Mr Sholban! I heartily congratulate you and all citizens of Tuva republic with the holiday Shagaa - the new year on the lunar calendar. I sincerely wish you, dear Sholban, and all the inhabitants of Tuva happiness, peace and prosperity"- the message says.

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