The message reads, in part:
"It is symbolic that this vehicle rolled off the assembly line during Volga Automobile Works' 45th anniversary.
"The VAZ family has a new, promising model that offers the latest features, high reliability, safety and environmental friendliness. This is an outstanding achievement for all the employees – engineers, designers, and workers. Your extensive experience, professionalism and responsible attitudes enable you to master advanced production techniques and to continually improve the quality of your products. This shows that you are looking forward with confidence.
"For my part, let me say that the government will continue to support Avtovaz and its popular engineering designs. It will also continue to assist the development of Russia's auto industry as a whole."