Convinced, that after the two branches of the Russian Orthodox Church were united in 2007 the reconstruction of this monument will help further cure the wounds the civil war and revolution brought to the Russian people; revive memories and restore justice in history for those Russian people who being cast away remained to be faithful to their country, their oath and duties.

Confident, that future generations will remember the tragic past of our great people and will do their best so that every Russian name will not be forgotten by the descendants and will serve as an example of courage, perseverance and love for our country.

Believe, that the monument will become a symbol of the Russian people being united, will remind to avoid a fratricide war.

Express our gratitude and appreciation to the government of the Republic of Turkey for giving us a chance to reconstruct the memorial where the Russians can pay their respect to their fellow countrymen.

Co-Chairmen of the monument’s reconstruction program: V.I. Yakunin, Chairman of the Center of National Glory Board of Trustees, S.V. Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, A.S. Sokolov, Minister of Culture and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation

Translated by Evgenya Babich

Moscow, 5th October, "Interfax"

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