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Russian Commemorative Medal Awarded to Anti-Japanese Revolutionary Fighters of DPRK
Pyongyang, May 6 (KCNA) -- The medal marking the 70th anniversary of the victory in the great Patriotic War of Russia was awarded to anti-Japanese revolutionary fighters of the DPRK.

A ceremony of awarding the medal in name of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin took place at the Russian embassy here on Wednesday.

The medal and diploma were conveyed to anti-Japanese revolutionary fighters Ri Ul Sol, Kim Chol Man, Hwang Sun Hui, Kim Ok Sun, Pak Kyong Suk, Ri Yong Suk and Ri Jong In.

A reception was given at the embassy on the same day.

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