In total, delegations from 13 Russian regions (3 of which were personally headed by Governors) took part in the events on the occasion of the anniversary of the Leningrad victory: The Governor of Bryansk region Alexander Bogomaz, the Governor of the Novosibirsk region Andrey Travnikov, Orel oblast Governor Andrey Klychkov), 19 diplomatic missions in foreign countries (18 member countries of anti-Hitler coalition and were part of the Soviet Union and Germany), representatives of 6 foreign regions and cities-partners of St. Petersburg (the Czech Republic, nice, Antwerp, Yerevan, Hamburg, and Dresden), and 40 consular offices accredited in Saint-Petersburg, inter-parliamentary Assembly of CIS countries.
Representatives of official Russian and foreign delegations together with all St. Petersburg residents took part in the solemn funeral ceremony of laying wreaths and flowers at the Piskarevsky memorial cemetery, as well as got acquainted with the exposition of the exhibition space "Lenrezerv", visited the diorama Museum "Breakthrough of the siege of Leningrad" and the multimedia project "salute over Leningrad" at the Palace square.
Also, with the participation of delegates, a Protocol event was held, during which diplomats left their congratulations and wishes to St. Petersburg.
Some of the wishes:
- "I want to wish all the Russian people peace, prosperity, and that there was never a war! Glory to the Soviet and Russian people!"(Domingo Antonio Nina Cabrera, chargé d'affaires a. I. of the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Russia, Minister Counsellor)
- "We share your happiness" (Karl Erik Lantea, Reintamm, Consul General of Estonia in St.Petersburg)
- "Today I witnessed that the eternal memory of the residents and defenders of the besieged Leningrad is preserved by the current generation of Russians forever "(Dag Mulmer Halvorsen, Consul General of Norway in St. Petersburg)
"Today is a sad date, and today is a joyful date. The delegation of the Republic of Tatarstan arrived in St. Petersburg to share with you this pain and this joy. We wish you a peaceful sky over your head. Together we will overcome everything!"(Ratnikova Rimma Atlasovna-Deputy Chairman of The state Council, Deputy of the state Council of the fifth convocation)
"Thanks to the blockade and the defenders of the city for this wonderful present and future! Your heroism and patriotism will never be forgotten! With a low bow..." (Taalaibek Abdiev Kalabaevich, the Honorary Consul of Kyrgyzstan in St. Petersburg)
All "postcards" can be found HERE (download)