Greetings to finalists and participants of the Native Toy national competition

The message reads, in part:

"I welcome you to the Russia National Centre for the finals of the Native Toy national competition, which is being held as a large-scale festival uniting participants from all regions of our country.

It is gratifying that representatives of different ages and professions, entire teams, and major companies have submitted more than 28,000 original ideas for creating games and toys, with the authors of 3,000 entries being children. Your creative concepts and developments are designed to instil in the younger generation a commitment to high spiritual, moral, and family ideals and values, to cultivate artistic taste, scientific and research talent, and to introduce children to the bright pages of our country's history and culture. I know that many of the projects are dedicated to the heroes of the special military operation, to the military and labour achievements of outstanding compatriots, and the distinctive traditions of Russia's peoples.

I believe that participants in all stages of the competition have had an excellent opportunity to showcase their talents and abilities, as well as their sincere dedication to creation. The native games and toys that will today be announced as winners will bring joy to boys and girls in preschool educational institutions, leisure centres, and children's libraries across the country."