In Serpukhov, young residents were given passports on the Day of National Unity

Passports are not only new rights, but also new obligations. From this day forward, you are not responsible for your actions as children, but as adults. Being a citizen of your country means living according to conscience and making your native land better, said Alexey Shimko.

For the children, this day was especially symbolic. National Unity Day is a holiday in which the main word “together” sounds. And the first passport handed today is not just a document, but a ticket to the big life.

- Today is an important day – you have reached the age when you become full citizens of the Russian Federation. This is not only a responsibility, but also a great opportunity. Congratulations on your holiday! said Alexei Batogov.

- I would like to wish you a successful study at school and successful admission to higher and secondary specialized educational institutions. And most importantly – never forget your hometown Serpukhov: live and work here, we have all the opportunities for this! - Mikhail Shulga added.

Behind each of these guys are their great achievements and dreams. Nadezhda Afanasyeva is a repeated prize-winner of scientific and practical conferences, winner of competitions of different levels. She dreams of becoming a speech therapist.

- Today is a special day. But I was not worried, I have been performing from the stage since childhood and this situation is very familiar to me. I am glad that I became a full citizen of my country, she said.

Daria Pinchuk sees himself as a doctor in the future.

- I am very happy to receive the first passport from the hands of the head of Serpukhov. I'm a full citizen now. I plan to help people and save their lives, she said.

National Unity Day is a holiday that reminds us that we are strong when we are together. And the first passport received on this day was especially important for the children. Eleven new citizens of Russia, eleven stories, each of which is just beginning its big chapter.