The first secretary of the Khabarovsk Territorial Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation at a meeting praised Kim Jong Il as a true revolutionary who made great contributions to not only the Korean revolution but also the accomplishment of the cause of global independence.

The first secretary of the Amur Regional Branch Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation said?at a lecture that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) had invariably advanced under the leadership of Kim Jong Il, holding high the banner of socialism, and fully demonstrated its might as a political, ideological and military power.

The chairman of the Ukrainian "Treasured Sword of Songun" Association for the Study of the Juche Idea at a meeting of organizations for the study of the Juche idea of Ukraine noted that Kim Jong Il saved the destiny of socialism by pursuing the original Songun politics at a time when socialism collapsed one after another in east European countries and the imperialists openly resorted to the moves for stifling the DPRK.

The chief of the Group for the Study of Kimilsungism-Kimjongilism in Vienna and the chairman of the Algeria-Korea Friendship Association at seminars praised Kim Jong Il as a genuine popular leader.

Meanwhile, an internet photo exhibition for celebrating the Day of the Shining Star opened in Russia on Feb. 6 and 8.

Photos of Kim Jong Il were posted on Patrioti Moskva and other internet homepages.

Also posted on the homepages were photos showing orders, medals, titles of honor and gifts presented to the peerlessly great man by many countries.