National Unity Day in Cyprus Russian compatriots, immigrants from other CIS countries and Cypriot friends of Russia celebrated the holiday in an atmosphere of support, unity and solidarity. One of the places of the celebration was the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Nicosia, where a thematic exhibition and concert "Lace of the Mother's Soul" was presented, organized as part of the Year of the Unity of the Peoples of Russia. The concert opened with the performance of the national anthem of the Russian Federation. The holiday brought together representatives of different generations, cultures and peoples, their Russian compatriots, the Cypriot public and diplomats authorized on the island. Russian Ambassador to Cyprus Murat Zyzhikov addressed the audience with a solemn greeting. He emphasized that the National Unity Day symbolizes the historical choice of the Russian people, who managed to unite at the beginning of the 17th century to defend their homeland, drive out foreign invaders and restore the sovereignty of the Russian state. The participants and guests were also congratulated by the Chairman of the Coordination Council of the Compatriots of Cyprus, Dimitri Apraksin, and the Chairman of the Cyprus-Russia Society for Friendship and Cultural Relations, the leader of the movement "Loyal Friends of Russia in Cyprus" Mikis Filniotis. In a speech to his Russian compatriots, Murat Zyzhikov stated: You are an integral part of the great Russian world, the guardians of Russian culture, language and traditions. By your activities here in Cyprus, you strengthen the spiritual connection with your homeland, support its authority abroad, demonstrate true unity and sincere love for your country. I am convinced that our joint devotion to the Motherland, its centuries-old glorious history and values ​​will be the key to new achievements, strengthening the peace and prosperity of the great, multinational and united Russia.

National Unity Day in Cyprus Russian compatriots, immigrants from other CIS countries and Cypriot friends of Russia celebrated the holiday in an atmosphere of support, unity and solidarity. One of the places of the celebration was the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Nicosia, where a thematic exhibition and concert "Lace of the Mother's Soul" was presented, organized as part of the Year of the Unity of the Peoples of Russia. The concert opened with the performance of the national anthem of the Russian Federation. The holiday brought together representatives of different generations, cultures and peoples, their Russian compatriots, the Cypriot public and diplomats authorized on the island. Russian Ambassador to Cyprus Murat Zyzhikov addressed the audience with a solemn greeting. He emphasized that the National Unity Day symbolizes the historical choice of the Russian people, who managed to unite at the beginning of the 17th century to defend their homeland, drive out foreign invaders and restore the sovereignty of the Russian state. The participants and guests were also congratulated by the Chairman of the Coordination Council of the Compatriots of Cyprus, Dimitri Apraksin, and the Chairman of the Cyprus-Russia Society for Friendship and Cultural Relations, the leader of the movement "Loyal Friends of Russia in Cyprus" Mikis Filniotis. In a speech to his Russian compatriots, Murat Zyzhikov stated: You are an integral part of the great Russian world, the guardians of Russian culture, language and traditions. By your activities here in Cyprus, you strengthen the spiritual connection with your homeland, support its authority abroad, demonstrate true unity and sincere love for your country. I am convinced that our joint devotion to the Motherland, its centuries-old glorious history and values ​​will be the key to new achievements, strengthening the peace and prosperity of the great, multinational and united Russia.