Present there on invitation were personages of the government, political parties, bodies and organs of Russia including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Economy and Development, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology, the Federation Council, the State Duma, the Party for Peace and Unity, the Russian Association for Friendship and Cultural Cooperation with the DPRK and the Orchestra of the 21st Century.

The DPRK ambassador to Russia and his embassy members were on hand.

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

They looked round photos dealing with the exploits performed by President Kim Il Sung, Chairman Kim Jong Il and the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un in developing the DPRK-Russia relationship, works of the peerlessly great men and books introducing the DPRK.

Speeches were made at the reception.