Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked female military personnel and healthcare workers in a video message on International Women's Day, Tass news agency reported on Tuesday.
"A special word of respect to the women who are doing their duty, serving in the ranks of the Russian Armed Forces," Putin said, as he praised them for their loyalty.
Volunteers handed out 100,000 flowers to Moscow's female residents, including bouquets of tulips to female drivers of buses and trams, the RIA Novosti agency reported.
