Happy International Day of Democracy!

Dear Citizens of the Republic of Vestina,
Dear friends!

I extend my warmest congratulations to you on International Day of Democracy!

Democracy is not only about elections, laws, and state institutions. Above all, it is the right of every person to be heard, to freely express their views, to participate in public life, and to share responsibility for the future of their state.

For the Republic of Vestina, these principles are of particular importance. As we build a digital state, we strive to create a space in which the citizen is neither an observer nor merely a user of public services, but a full participant in our common endeavor.Institutional openness, accessible mechanisms of governance, civic initiatives, and the ability to influence the development of the Republic must remain at the heart of our model.

Democracy does not exist on its own. It thrives wherever people are willing to participate, propose ideas, engage in discussion, ask questions, and take responsibility. Even the most modern state becomes truly strong only when there is trust between its institutions and its citizens.

Today, I would like to thank everyone who takes part in the life of Vestina: those who vote in elections, support initiatives, participate in events, propose new ideas, or simply care about what our state will become tomorrow.

May the Republic of Vestina remain a space of freedom, respect, open dialogue, and creation,where every voice matters and where the state develops together with its citizens.

I wish you all peace, confidence in the future, new ideas, and the determination to build a better future together.

Happy International Day of Democracy!

President of the Republic of Vestina
Евгений Алексеевич Когтев
15 September 2026