calendar>>September 1. 2016 Juche 105
Korean Book, Photo and Handicraft Exhibition Opens in Russia
Pyongyang, September 1 (KCNA) -- A Korean book, photo and handicraft exhibition was opened at an art gallery in Almetsievsk City of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation on August 23 on the 56th anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il's start of Songun revolutionary leadership and the 68th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK.

Displayed at the venue of the exhibition were photos dealing with exploits of President Kim Il Sung, leader Kim Jong Il and Marshal Kim Jong Un.

Exhibited there were their works, books dealing with their greatness and handicrafts showing the brilliant culture of the Korean people.

The vice-chairperson of the Executive Committee of the city said that the citizens would know better about the wisdom, talent and high level of culture of the Korean people through the exhibition, adding that the exhibition will make a positive contribution to the development of the friendly relations between the two countries.

Participants watched an artistic performance after the opening ceremony ended.

They watched Korean films "Mirae Scientists Street" and "Songdowon International Children's Camp".

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