15 years Anniversary of Establishing the Diplomatic Relationship between the Russian Federation and Republic of Macedonia
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02.02.2009
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The 15 years anniversary of the establishing diplomatic relationship between
“This is a good opportunity to remind ourselves of that important decision 15 years ago – the recognising of the
The Russian Ambassador in the
Minister Milososki expressed the greetings on the occasion of the enthronement of the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Cyril, on behalf of the Government of Macedonia and the Russian community in
“This appears to be an important event in the life of our country, and it will have a big role in making stronger the relations between our two states” – stated Ambassador Solocinski thanking for the greetings.
For their personal efforts in advancement of the Russian - Macedonian relations, and for promotion of the Russian culture over the world, a State Medal – “Alexander Puskin” was awarded to Macedonian Academicians Gane Todorovski and Milan Gjurcinov, at the celebration. The decree for awarding them the medal was the last year signed by the Russian President Mr. Dmitri Medvedev.
On the celebration, on which Macedonian Archbishop Stephen, Metropolitan of Polog and Kumanovo Cyril and Metropolitan of the Bregalnica Hilarion were present, together with the Minister of Defence Mr. Zoran Konjanovski and representatives of the diplomatic corps, an Exhibition about the history of the Russian – Macedonian relations was opened.
Reporting: Kalina Trpeska