Galim Khussainov
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A Short Independence Day Post

Translated from Russian with the help of AI. Original: Russian version

A brief Independence Day note reflecting on the shift of the holiday away from 16 December, with congratulations to the country.

The celebration of our independence has begun to shift to 25 October, which is probably sensible in terms of historical accuracy. After all, 16 December is associated for many people, myself included, with the events of December. There are no large festive events and no handing out of orders and medals, which we had grown used to. The public holiday has been cut to a single day off. Nevertheless, congratulations to everyone on the holiday! I wish us independence and prosperity. May our country grow ever stronger, freer and more developed.

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