President's Easter Greeting to the Ukrainian People

KYIV – President Viktor Yanukovych greets the Ukrainian people on the Feast of the Resurrection.

My dear compatriots!

Christ is Risen! On the cheerful Feast of the Resurrection I congratulate all people of our homeland. I also congratulate those of our compatriots, whom fate has scattered them around the world in search for a better life.

May the Great Day of Resurrection bring us strength on a difficult path to Justice, Harmony, Prosperity for all people in our state.

May God grant us the strength to raise our country from the ruins, for each person and each family to have an easier life.

Let us pray together that God helped us to be worthy, to be honest and committed to the ideals of Truth and Good.

I congratulate all of us on the great Joy, great Hope, and great Expectations that brings to the earth the Lord's Resurrection.

Christ is Risen!