I heartily congratulate everyone who was born in the USSR, who wore a red tie and was always ready to fight for a just cause, with a glorious spring holiday - Pioneer Day!
I happened to be in Artek - the best pioneer camp for children. I can still feel the joy from the sun and the sea (which I first saw in Artek), from communicating with people. I acquired many  friends there and maintained relationships for many years. I convey pioneer greetings to my friends, Artek residents!
I send my greetings to the members of the pioneer squad of Elista school No. 3, where I studied. It was not easy at times, but it was such an interesting time!
Much time has passed since it was a public holiday. But does it mean that we have forgotten our pioneers’ childhood? Campaigns, songs around the campfire, collection of waste paper and scrap metal, pioneers’ gatherings, disputes and competitions. Are today's kids happier spending nearly all their time at a computer? I’m sure not. And this is something we all need to think hard about.
Unique pioneer enthusiasm and a sense of community with the like-minded people are worth a lot and mean a lot. We need to tell our children and grandchildren about our pioneering past, about the fire that burned in the chest of every pioneer, wearing on his chest a piece of the red banner - the banner of Victory.
Happy holiday, friends! Happy Pioneer Day! ”