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Speaking at the ceremony, President Vladimir Putin addressed his greetings to parents of large families, young families and senior citizens.

Mr Putin said that it is important to perpetuate family traditions in Russia today. The Year of the Family should make a vital contribution to reviving a responsible and respectful attitude towards family values, Mr Putin said.

Earlier, Mr Putin declared 2008 the Year of the Family in Russia. A decree to this effect was signed in June 2007.