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Kim Jong Il's Birth Anniversary Commemorated in Russia
Pyongyang, March 4 (KCNA) -- A Korean book, photo and handicraft exhibition opened at a national museum in Ulan-Ude, capital of Buryatiya, Russia, on Feb. 24 to mark the birth anniversary of General Secretary Kim Jong Il.

On display in the venue were works of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, photos of their exploits, photos of Kim Jong Il and the dear respected Kim Jong Un standing together, those of the DPRK-Russia friendship and cooperation relations, books and photos of Songun Korea and handicraft works associated with the creative wisdom and talents of the Korean people.

The participants laid a floral basket before the portrait of smiling Kim Jong Il in the name of the Ministry of Culture of Buryatiya and the Administration of Ulan-Ude.

Speeches were made there.

The minister of Culture said:

The great leader Comrade Kim Jong Il was a close friend of the people of Russia and Ulan-Ude.

The achievements gained by the Korean people under the wise leadership of Kim Jong Il are really wonderful.

I am sure that the Korean people will always win victories under the leadership of the dear respected Kim Jong Un.

The envoy to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Buryatiya and the vice mayor of Ulan-Ude said that the exhibition will make a positive contribution to boosting the cultural relations between the two countries.

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