The message said:

I, on behalf of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, extend sincere congratulations to you and the Korean people on the 68th founding anniversary of the DPRK.

The appearance of socialist Korea on the world political map in 1948 marked an important event in the modern history of Asia.

Under the leadership of the Workers' Party of Korea, a socialist society is being successfully built in your country.

Successes made in the development of national economy and the bolstering of the defence capability of the country are providing a dignified life to the Korean people and instilling confidence in the future into them.

We wish the Workers' Party of Korea and the Korean people greater successes in socialist construction.