Famous Russian sportswoman Mariana Naumova congratulated pupils of Donbass

Mariana made video message and congratulated pupils of Donbass with the end of the school year.
‘Hi, everyone! I am Mariana Naumova, I won the world championship of bench press four times.
The last bell rang yesterday at schools of Donbass, it is the beginning for so long-expected holidays for some children, and some pupils said goodbye to school and made the step to adult life.
I’d like to congratulate you, my dear friends, with this amazing day. This year was very difficult for you, and frankly speaking, I do not know if I could pass this endure. I do not know…But, you could. I visited Donbass 3 times and each time I was amazed with your courage and firmness!
Despite all the prohibitions of Ukrainian authorities, bullets, and shells, all the difficulties, you overcame this school year, you finished it.
I’d like to thank people who were near you all the time, especially your teachers, your parents, and your heroic protectors, militias from the Novorossia’s Army.
You are patriots of your land, and I am sure that you grandfathers and great grandfathers are proud of you!
I would like to wish you, primarily, to have peaceful sky, to be happy and wealthy. Remember that our future was not predetermined. There is no destiny, despite that we do ourselves. We are responsible for future!
This summer will pass very quickly and the 1st September I’ll try to be with you, on you heroic land. We are one big family, and I know that everything is fine! I love you so much! Your Mariana’, she said in the message.