The 8th World Congress of Russian Compatriots Living Abroad is being held in Moscow on October 30-31.
Sputnik is live as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks at the opening ceremony of the 8th World Congress of Compatriots Living Abroad.
The event, held under the motto «Together with Russia,» will bring together some 400 leaders and activists from the Russian communities in 103 countries. It will also be attended by leaders of Russia’s Federal Assembly, central and regional government bodies, non-governmental organizations, representatives of traditional religions, journalists, and scientists.
Two plenary sessions, titled «Preservation of Traditional Family Values» and «Preservation of Cultural, Historical and Spiritual Heritage,» will be held on October 30.
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