Greetings to the 23rd Yury Ozerov International Military Film Festival

The message reads, in part:

"I welcome you to the Hero City of Tula for the opening of the 23^rd Yury Ozerov International Military Film Festival held under the motto "Through war in cinema - against war in the world!"

For many years, your remarkable creative project has enriched our nation's cultural life, serving the patriotic, spiritual, and moral education of the younger generation.

I am confident that this year's festival, which is timed to coincide with the 80^th anniversary of the Great Victory and the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland, will delight audiences with a rich programme, introduce them to talented Russian and foreign film directors, screenwriters, and actors, showcase their finest cinematic works, and, undoubtedly, leave everyone with warm and unforgettable impressions."