Makhachkala, September 19, 2015. The deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation Magomedsalam Magomedov has congratulated Dagestanis on the 2000 anniversary of Derbent. "Derbent is one of the oldest cities in the Russian Federation, and its anniversary is particularly important for the whole country. Its glorious history reflected all of the major milestones of becoming a multinational and multi-confessional Russian state, our great country.

For many centuries Derbent gone through ups and downs but preserved the main thing - the glorious traditions of friendship and good neighborliness. At all times, here people of different nationalities, religions, and cultural traditions lived peacefully. Contemporary Derbent stands on this solid foundation.

I am convinced that Derbent, like the whole Dagestan, is looking forward to the great achievements that will glorify our country and its multinational peoples. I wish all the residents of Dagestan, peace, happiness, prosperity and all the best, "- the greeting telegram runs.