The message reads, in part:
“Founded by Alexander Solzhenitsyn, this unique project has attracted a lot of interest and is developing successfully, bringing new participants into the orbit of its wide-ranging cultural activities.
“The House of the Russian Diaspora deserves appreciation and recognition for its research, publishing and educational activity; for its contribution to the preservation of the Fatherland’s rich historical, cultural and literary heritage; for its efforts to popularise the Russian language and expand its reach around the world; and, of course, for its commitment to strengthening ties between Russia and our compatriots abroad.”