The Kazakh Embassy in Russia has congratulated Russians on People's Unity Day, which is celebrated on November 4. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
In its congratulatory message, the embassy emphasized that Kazakhstan highly values its friendly, good-neighborly relations with Russia.
"Our country highly values its friendly, good-neighborly relations with Russia. These ties are steadily developing in the spirit of strategic partnership and alliance. We wish the people of Russia strong health, prosperity and well-being!" the embassy's congratulatory message reads.
People's Unity Day was established in December 2004 on the initiative of Russia's Interreligious Council. It was first celebrated in the country on November 4, 2005.
Historically, People's Unity Day replaced the Soviet holiday – the Day of Accord and Reconciliation. It was celebrated on November 7.