The Head of the Russian Imperial House, H.I.H. Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna, sent her congratulations to the newly-elected mayor of Volgograd (Tsaritsyn), E. P. Ishchenko, on his victory in the elections

Madrid, 19 September 2003

To Evgenii Petrovich
Mayor of Volgograd 

Dear Evgenii Petrovich!

I offer You my heartfelt congratulations on Your election to the post of mayor of Volgograd. I am aware of Your deep patriotic sentiments, of Your help to the Russian Orthodox Church, and of Your support for undertakings aimed at the rebirth of national self-awareness. I wish You many successes and God’s help in Your service to Your native region in Your new post.

I assure you of my most genuine affection. 

H.I.H. Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna