Present at the wreath-laying ceremony were Russian Ambassador to the DPRK Alexandr Timonin and staff members of his embassy.

After a wreath was laid before the tower in the name of the Russian embassy, the participants observed a moment's silence in memory of the fallen fighters of the Soviet Army.

They went round the tower.

Staff members laid a wreath and bouquets before the cemetery of fallen fighters of the Soviet Army in Sadong District, Pyongyang.

The consul general and staff members of the Russian consulate general in Chongjin, North Hamgyong Province laid wreaths before the liberation tower and the cemetery of fallen fighters of the Soviet Army in the city.

The consulate general gave a reception that day on the occasion.