The congratulatory message reads, in part:
"The people of St. Petersburg love your paper for its unique and endearing style and for its firm commitment to fighting urgent problems facing the city and its residents. The paper has always reflected contemporary trends and has served as a good professional school for future writers, politicians and public activists.
"The top professionalism of its employees, talented and dedicated journalists cherishing the glorious traditions of their predecessors, is the main secret of Smena's lasting popularity."