The ceremony took place on January 27 in Simferopol "bookshop of writers". Presentation of memorable signs and gifts was carried out by the head of administration of the Crimean capital Natalya Malenko.
In her congratulation to the blockade, Natalia Malenko said that the Leningraders" saved not only Leningrad, but the whole country with their fortitude, courage, fortitude and unprecedented mass heroism. Such a truly important historical event will forever remain in the memory of our people and future generations."
Also during the meeting with the blockade was also organized a presentation of the book of journalist Alena Godunova "Diary of the blockade", dedicated to the day of the Leningrad victory. A student of the 7th grade of Simferopol academic gymnasium Svetlana Osadchenko read a poem by Olga Bergholz"I'm talking to you from Leningrad". In addition, the guests were presented a documentary film about the siege of Leningrad.
Reference: In Simferopol, 46 people live here. The city administration of Simferopol in conjunction with the city Council are continuing to work actively with the public organization "the Inhabitants of the besieged city-hero Leningrad".