On June 11, Russian Permanent Mission to the UN Office and Other International Organizations in Geneva hosted a festive receptio

On June 11, Russian Permanent Mission to the UN Office and Other International Organizations in Geneva hosted a festive reception in honor of Russia Day. Many guests came to congratulate the Russian diplomats on the national holiday – including senior officials and high-ranking representatives of the UN Office at Geneva and other international organizations, permanent representatives and staff of friendly diplomatic missions, foreign journalists, compatriots, friends from Switzerland and neighboring regions of France. This year, mountainous Switzerland had a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant culture of the peoples of the Russian Caucasus. The dance ensemble “Khonga” introduced our guests to the music and dances of Adygea, Kabardino-Balkaria, North Ossetia, and Chechnya. In his welcoming speech, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva, Ambassador Gennady Gatilov, emphasized: ️Throughout its centuries-long history, Russia has proven that it can refine ... Источник: Russian Mission Geneva