. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai was painted in the colors of the Russian flag in honor of Russia Day.
"Today we are illuminating the Burj Khalifa in honor of the Day of Russia. We wish our Russian community have a good holiday," reads the statement of the administration tower on Twitter.
Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova pointed to the contribution of volunteers in the pandemic coronavirus, including assistance to older people, congratulating them on the Day of Russia.
She congratulated the volunteers on the Day of Russia.
The selfless work of physicians in the epidemic of the coronavirus, the struggle of the Russian military against the terrorists in Syria are manifestations of heroism in the work of these people is admirable, I'm sure the press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov.
"In fact, the heroes among us, heroes are - they are - absolutely ordinary people. It is impossible hero to prepare, you just have to educate normal people - good, decent, brave, clever, courageous. Such people become heroes," - said Peskov in the framework of the project "Warmii" "I love Russia!", which was broadcasted on a social network "Vkontakte".
The head of Abkhazia Aslan Bzhania has congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on Day of Russia, the press service of the Abkhazian President.
"Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich! On behalf of the people of the Republic of Abkhazia and myself, I sincerely congratulate You on the national holiday – Day of Russia", - said in a congratulatory telegram.
The artistic Director of the State academic Maly theatre of Russia Yuri Solomin thanked the President of Russia Vladimir Putin for the support of many theaters in the country.
"I want to thank the government and you personally, Mr Putin. You know, it is the oldest Russian theatre, in a year we will be 200 years old. We employ people who are far, far beyond the 50 and 80. It's favorite artists, this is a huge generation," he said during the ceremony, medals of Hero of Labour on Poklonnaya hill.
The Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin has congratulated Russians on Day of Russia and noted that June 12 was an important and symbolic day for our statehood, congratulatory telegram posted on the website of the Cabinet.
"Dear friends! I congratulate you on the holiday – Day of Russia. June 12 is an important symbolic day for our state. The sovereignty of the country and social state laid down in our Constitution, began its countdown from that day thirty years ago," - said in greeting.
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Russia Day the medals of Hero of Labour, among the prizewinners - known pediatric surgeon Leonid Roshal.
The ceremony is held outdoors on Poklonnaya hill in Moscow.
The Russian Federation flag was solemnly raised on Poklonnaya hill in Moscow, in the ceremony participated the President of the country Vladimir Putin.
Press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov said that the flag-raising ceremony will be a traditional June 12.
Each person in Russia should be possible to implement in any sphere, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"That's why it is so important that each person had every opportunity for self-realization so he could work to get a decent, fair pay, and labour rights would be protected", said Putin at the ceremony of awarding the Heroes of labor.
The Chairman of "United Russia" Dmitry Medvedev in Day of Russia took part in the flash mob #edomaruse, published in social networks photos of the three regions of the country, the press service of the EP.
On Friday, the country celebrates the Day of Russia.
The American Ambassador in Moscow John Sullivan congratulated Russians on Day of Russia on behalf of the President of the United States Donald trump.
"I congratulate the Russians on Russia Day, celebrating this year's milestone anniversary: 30 years since the signing of the Declaration of state sovereignty of the RSFSR. The United States welcomed the democratic reforms that Russia has begun three decades ago," said Sullivan in a statement posted on Twitter of the Embassy.
Russia day is celebrated in South Ossetia as a national holiday, says the congratulation message of the head of South Ossetia Anatoly Bibilov, Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"In South Ossetia, where most residents are Russian citizens, Russia Day is celebrated as a national holiday of the Republic. The name of the Russian people of South Ossetia connects the salvation of the national disaster in August 2008, progress on the path of revival, their hopes for a better future and the fate of the Fatherland," - said in greeting.
The self-proclaimed Donetsk people's Republic for the first time celebrated the Day of Russia in the status of a national holiday, said the head of DNR Denis Pushilin in a video greeting, widespread his press-service.
By the decree of the head DND this year the Day of Russia celebrated on June 12 is a national holiday in the Republic.
Embassy of Russia in Argentina and Rossotrudnichestvo prepared a series of events for the Day of Russia.
As have informed journalists in Embassy, is a musical project "Russia in the heart", in which the Argentines are performed by famous Russian songs and publish videos in social networks.
Kyrgyzstan cherishes a common historical legacy with Russia, said Friday the President of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbekov Sooronbai the congratulatory telegram on the occasion of the day of Russia, addressed to the leader of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.
"In Kyrgyzstan cherish common historical heritage and I highly appreciate Your personal contribution to the development of the age-old bonds of friendship between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation, the implementation of major joint economic projects, and support in the integration processes in the Eurasian space", - quotes Zheenbekov his press service.
The President of Moldova Igor Dodon has congratulated Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Russia Day and said that the Republic is ready to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various fields.
"On behalf of the Moldovan people, and personally sent to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin the most sincere congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the day of Russia," - wrote he on his page in Facebook.
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated the leader of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and the Russian people on the national holiday - Day of Russia and expressed confidence that relations between Moscow and Tehran will continue to develop.
"I would like to sincerely congratulate Your Excellency and the people of Your country Day of the Russian Federation. Over the past years the relations between the two countries has been developing and deepening in the context of common interests. I am sure that mutual relationship based on valuable past experience, will continue to expand in the context of the interests and enhance the well-being of the two peoples," - said in a message to Rouhani, the text of which leads to the Iranian Embassy in Moscow.
The picture area of 20 square meters with the image of artist and marine painter Ivan Aivazovsky on the background of the raging sea will appear at the international airport of Simferopol, the press service of the hub.
"The team of the art-cluster "Tauris" and graffiti artists in Day of Russia launched in Moscow by the mural paintings dedicated to the famous seascape painter Ivan Aivazovsky. Finished canvas, with an area of 20 square meters, will be donated to the international airport "Simferopol", - is spoken in the message.
Rain, hail, squally winds and up to 24 degrees Celsius expected in Moscow on Russia Day, June 12, reported RIA Novosti, leading expert of the center weather "Phobos" Alexander Sinenko.
"Today, the SYNOPTIC situation Obukhovets the passage of a cold atmospheric front, followed by a ridge of powerful cumulonimbus clouds, intense rainfall, thunderstorms, squalls and local hail down the temperature to normal June," he said.
The Governor of Moscow region Andrei Vorobyov congratulated the people of the whole country on the Day of Russia and stated that the main challenge after the pandemic coronavirus - economic recovery and the return of prosperity in the family.
"I want to congratulate all the residents of the suburbs of our great country. Everyone here was born, raised, live, work, raise children, and makes plans for the future... I believe that after the epidemic, after COVID's main challenge is to restore the economy. To return prosperity to each family. Personally, I see my task in that the authorities in Moscow were attentive to the residents and businesses are able to work, earn and do good deeds," he said in his Instagram account.