The respondents chose the right path, deciding in a referendum to become part of Russia, the head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov.

"A year has passed from the date of the national referendum, in which participants expressed the will to live together with the Motherland - Russia! Today we are seeing, because it was the only way. He allowed without a drop of blood to resolve the situation, which could lead to a protracted crisis, " on the first day of the week.

He also said that between the Chechen Republic and the Crimea and Sevastopol have very warm relations.

"I am confident that they will continue to develop in the interests of our regions and throughout Russia. I heartily congratulate you on the holiday of Directors of the Crimea and Sevastopol Sergei Aksenov and Sergey Menyailo. I wish the population of these regions is peace, stability and prosperity." - said Kadyrov.

Crimea and Sevastopol 16 March emphasize the 1-year anniversary of the referendum in which an overwhelming number of voters voted for secession from Ukraine and reunification with Russia. In Crimea for entering the Russian Federation voted 96, 77%, in Sevastopol - 95, 6%.

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