Invited to it were the chief of the Russia-DPRK Friendship Parliamentary Group of the State Duma who is secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, the chairperson of the Party for Peace and Unity, the head of the Orchestra of the 21st Century and other officials of political parties, the government and institutions of Russia.

The charge d'affaires ad interim and officials of the DPRK embassy were on hand.

The participants laid floral baskets and bouquets before an art work depicting President Kim Il Sung standing together with leader Kim Jong Il and paid tribute to them.

They looked round photos showing the feats of the great leaders and respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Il.

Speeches were made at the reception.