The participants laid bouquets before his portrait before paying silent tribute to him.

Ro Yong Jin, chairman of the Moscow City United Confederation of Koreans, said in his speech that Kim Jong Il more successfully carried forward and developed the revolutionary cause of Juche pioneered by President Kim Il Sung, shouldering upon himself the destiny of the country and its people in the most difficult period of the country.

Ro praised Kim Jong Il as a peerlessly great man who protected the dignity and sovereignty of the country and safety of its people from all sorts of blackmail and blockade of the imperialist allied forces.

The floor was taken by more attendants.

The chairman of the Association of Korean Scientists said the DPRK successfully lifted off a satellite, stunning the whole world, adding it is the fruition of great efforts made by Kim Jong Il for the development of the nation's science and technology from long ago with his far-sighted wisdom and through his policy of attaching importance to science and technology.

It is another immortal feat performed by him for history and the people, the chairman added.

The vice-chairman of the United Confederation of Koreans in Russia said the greatest feat performed by Kim Jong Il was the perfect solution to the issue of succession to the leadership.

He said the appearance of the homeland has changed beyond recognition under the outstanding leadership of the dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un, expressing belief that the DPRK would develop at a more astonishing speed.

He renewed his resolution to positively contribute to the national unity and reunification which Kim Jong Il desired so much.