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Russian Delegation Visits Mangyongdae
Pyongyang, October 24 (KCNA) -- A delegation of ITAR-TASS of Russia headed by Deputy Director General Kleyn Alexander visited Mangyongdae, birth place of President Kim Il Sung.

The guests looked round the relics at the old home, being briefed on the revolutionary history of the President.

At the end of the visit the head of the delegation said:

The old home in Mangyongdae is dear to the Korean people.

President Kim Il Sung was born to a simple family and spent his childhood there.

The visit to the old home provided an opportunity to know well about the revolutionary career of the family members in Mangyongdae.

I was deeply moved to see many people visiting the old home to learn the revolutionary history of Kim Il Sung.

He always lives in the hearts of the Korean people.

The delegation also toured the Tower of the Juche Idea, the National Gifts Exhibition House, etc.

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