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13th anniversary of demise of Chairman Kim Jong Il observed in Russia

A memorial meeting of Russian government, political parties and organizations was held in Moscow on the 16th on the occasion of the 13th anniversary of the demise of the great leader Kim Jong Il.
Present there were personages of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the General People's Union Party of Russia, the Moscow City Branch Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, the Russian Association for Friendship and Cultural Cooperation with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Korean War Veterans' Council of Russia, the Russian Academy of Sciences and the International Group for Solidarity with the DPRK, the DPRK ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Russia and staff members of his embassy.
Prior to the meeting, the participants laid a floral basket and bouquets before a picture of the great leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il at the venue of the event and paid homage to them.
They also looked round photos showing the immortal exploits performed by the great leaders and the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un for the development of the DPRK-Russia friendly relations.
At the meeting, they observed a moment's silence praying for immortality of Kim Jong Il.
A reporter and speakers said Kim Jong Il devoted his all to the prosperity of the country and the happiness of the people and spoke highly of his undying achievements.