The President of the Russian Federation centuries Putin and his Serbian counterpart Tomislav Nikolic in Belgrade laid wreaths at the monument in memory of the Soviet and Yugoslav soldiers who liberated the Serbian capital in the years of the Second world war.
A military orchestra played the anthems of the two countries, after which the presidents left notes in the Book of Honorable guests. Putin, for example, left a note about that in the Russian Federation will also preserve the memory and honor feat servicemen who died in the battle against fascism." Will always cherish the memory of the Soviet and Yugoslav soldiers who gave their lives for peace in the European Union. Hallow their feat, bringing our great Victory. Admire their courage and dedication, " wrote the President of Russia, RIA " Novosti ". Leaving memorial cemetery, Putin came up and greeted veterans here. The Executive Director said them words of gratitude. Then the head of the country laid wreaths at the monument to Soviet soldiers who died During the liberation of Belgrade and buried in a military cemetery in the Serbian capital. Monument to the liberators on the burial places of the liberators of Belgrade, opened in 1954, where you transferred the remains of the Soviet and Yugoslav soldiers. Where are the graves of Soviet soldiers who built the Monument to the Soviet soldier. At the entrance to the burial sites installed a monument to the soldier-liberator, the arch and walls with bas-reliefs depicting scenes of battle of the Soviet and Yugoslav soldiers for the liberation of Belgrade. These days marks the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Belgrade from the German fascist invaders in the mutual process operations of the red Army and people's liberation army of Yugoslavia, during which he lost his life 4350 and received damage to the body 14, 5 thousand Soviet soldiers. Before Putin arrived in Belgrade, where he will hold dialogues with the government. It is also expected that immediately after the arrival of Putin will hold a meeting with Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel, which will discuss bilateral issues, as Well as the situation around Ukraine, for example, gas Ukrainian question.

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