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April 3, 2025
The Russian delegation headed by Dmitry Chernyshenko visited memorable historical sites in the city of Santiago de Cuba as part of a working visit to the Republic of Cuba.
2025 marks the 65th anniversary of the restoration of bilateral diplomatic relations between Russia and Cuba.
A Russian delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Co-Chairman of the Intergovernmental Russian-Cuban Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation Dmitry Chernyshenko paid a working visit to the city of Santiago de Cuba.
As part of it, the delegation visited a number of memorable historical sites. Thus, Dmitry Chernyshenko honored the memory of Cuban national heroes at the Santa Iphigenia cemetery, the Frank Pais Mausoleum of the Second Eastern Front, and the Moncada barracks.
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the visit is being carried out on the instructions of President Vladimir Putin, and also noted the symbolism of the beginning of the program in the city of Santiago de Cuba.
The year 2025 marks the 65th anniversary of the restoration of bilateral diplomatic relations between Russia and Cuba, the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, and the 510th anniversary of the city of Santiago de Cuba, the hero city and cradle of the revolution.
“It is a great honor to be here and honor the memory of the heroes who gave their lives for the sake of sovereignty and happiness of future generations. It is extremely important to remember this and raise our children in the spirit of respect and gratitude for everything they have done for us. Russia will support Cuba, helping the republic achieve its sovereignty. I wish you economic well-being and prosperity,” the Russian Deputy Prime Minister said.
The Santa Iphigenia Cemetery is the largest in the city of Santiago de Cuba and the entire eastern part of the island and has the status of a national monument. There, the Deputy Prime Minister and members of the delegation laid flowers at the monument to the leader of the Cuban revolutionary movement, José Martí, national heroes Carlos Manuel de Céspedes and Mariana Grajales, as well as at the burial site of the remains of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz.
“Russia and Cuba are a long-standing friendship and common values and principles – to defend national interests and strengthen sovereignty. The Republic has gone through many difficulties, in overcoming which Cubans have always shown fortitude and strength of spirit! I am grateful to the leadership of Santiago de Cuba for this opportunity to honor the memory of the heroes and leaders of the nation of the Island of Freedom! Russia, know that it is with you forever!” – wrote Dmitry Chernyshenko in the book of honored guests.
In addition, during a working visit to the Republic of Cuba, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Chernyshenko held a working meeting with the Governor of the Province of Santiago de Cuba Manuel Falcon Hernandez.
In the future, the delegation headed by the Russian Deputy Prime Minister will visit the capital of Cuba, Havana, where it will take part in the 22nd meeting of the Intergovernmental Russian-Cuban Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation.
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