The message reads, in part:
"Over the years the Ministry has done a great deal to create a system of crisis situation management, developing its regional bodies, rapid response forces and resources. Everyone in the Ministry has risen to the challenge of protecting people from natural and man-made disasters. Its rescue crews display unparalleled valour and courage during operations in Russia and abroad. Through your selfless and hard work, professionalism and rapid response you have earned your well-deserved reputation and renown throughout the world.
"I would like to stress that the gravity of the challenges faced by the Ministry make it imperative that the disaster warning system is further improved and also demands faultless competence and absolute professionalism from every staff member as they carry out their duties."