Moscow-Sana
Within the framework of their current visit to Russia, Syrian students who excel in studying the Russian language in Syrian schools held a comprehensive concert in the Russian language in the capital, Moscow, in the presence of the Syrian Ambassador to Russia, Dr. Riad Haddad, and a large crowd of the Russian public.
The ceremony, which was held yesterday at the enlightenment cultural center called “Patriot Park” of the Russian Ministry of Defense on the outskirts of the capital, Moscow, included some Syrian national songs. The Syrian People's "Seventy-fifth Anniversary Medal" for the Victory Over Nazism.
In his speech to the participants in the event, Ambassador Haddad said that this step comes within the framework of several steps taken by Syria and Russia to achieve the common vision launched by the leaders of the two countries, President Bashar al-Assad and President Vladimir Putin, to deepen the social and cultural relations that bring together the peoples of our two friendly countries.
Ambassador Haddad pointed out that the Syrian-Russian relations proved to be true brotherhood, friendship and cooperation based on respect, stressing that the fruits of this cooperation were embodied in Syria’s victory over terrorist organizations with the determination and determination of the heroes of the Syrian Arab Army and the support of the Russian armed forces.
Haddad clarified that the Syrian-Russian relations of cooperation and friendship did not stop at the borders of the fight against terrorism, but rather proved their distinction at all levels and took an upward trend in all frameworks to yield victory in all fields, expressing deep thanks and gratitude to all who contributed to the success of this visit.
In turn, General Mikhail Mizintsev, head of the National Center for Defense Administration of the Russian Federation, confirmed that these Syrian students, with their flowing vitality and their aspiration to the future, embody the face of Syria at the present time, noting that the Russian side made all its efforts to make this visit a success and to inform the young Syrian guests who speak the Russian language about Russia's civilization. Its history, culture and the most important landmarks of its capital, Moscow, once again invite them and their peers to visit Russia.
In an interview with SANA’s correspondent in Moscow, General Mezintsev said: “A severe blow has been dealt with international terrorism in Syria, and now is the time for reconstruction, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructure in all sectors of the economy, including industry, agriculture, transportation, the social sector in general, education and culture.” He explained that efforts should now be focused on The social and human component, and this is what the visit of the Russian delegation with wide representation from all the Russian ministries and institutions to Syria was aimed at last July.
In interviews with SANA’s correspondent in Moscow, the two students, Ali Saeed and Ola Al-Baraa’, expressed their happiness and their colleagues’ visit to Russia, noting that they had visited beautiful historical places such as the Red Square, the Kremlin, the zoo, and others, pointing to the depth of Russian-Syrian relations.
The students, Jawi Hussein, Lina Hassan and Aya Abdul Karim Zenim from Dar Al-Aman School for the Children of the Martyrs, said that the trip was interesting and that Moscow was very beautiful, and that they came to learn about Russia's culture and ancient history, and thanked the Russian people for hosting it.
In turn, the Russian citizen, Svetlana Rudkina, working in the Syrian Ministry of Education, said that the outstanding students in studying the Russian language in Syria were honored by the Russian Ministry of Defense and in coordination with the Ministry of Education to visit the capital, Moscow, to learn about Russian culture, strengthen language knowledge and see Moscow and Russia from the inside, stressing that the visit achieved its goals. It succeeded in achieving its goals, and that there were other visits this year by the Syrian Ministry of Education to the famous “Artek” camp.
For her part, the Russian language teacher in a Syrian school, Susanna Zahra, said that this visit was a dream for Syrian students in the difficult circumstances that our country, Syria, has experienced. between Syrian and Russian students, which contributes to cultural and knowledge exchange and increases the happiness of children in both countries.
The group of Syrian students, comprising 46 male and female students from various Syrian governorates, arrived in Moscow last Thursday evening on an informational visit to Russia that will continue until the seventeenth of August, at the invitation of the Russian Ministry of Defense and in coordination between the Ministries of Education in Syria and Russia, during which the students learn about historical and cultural landmarks. to the Russian capital and also meet with peer representatives of youth organizations as well as veterans of the Combat Brotherhood.