Congress of Peoples of Russia to open in Moscow

The main topic of the forum is the 65th anniversary since victory in World War II.

Spokespeople for the organizing committee of the congress told Itar-Tass the All-Russia Exhibition Center, one of Moscow City's biggest display and entertainment compounds has been chosen as the venue of the forum far from accidentally.

The center, known as the Exhibtion of People's Economy Achievements during the Soviet era, has for over 70 years been demonstrating the best achievements scored by peoples living in a multiethnic country.

"This time, too, this exhibition compound plays host to our congress," a spokesman told Itar-Tass quite proudly.

Visitors who come to the center these days will be able to join folk festivals and games in the central alley of the exhibition and a trade fair.

"Also, the Russian Rainbow festival of traditional cultures and competitions in national sports will be held as part of the congress's program.

The delegates to the congress represent the regional agencies of power, public associations, veteran and youth organizations, scientific quarters, research communities, and the quarters of arts professionals.

The organizers say these congresses "are real schools of genuine patriotism, as they help the peoples living in this country to keep up and safeguard their traditions", Kazinform cites Itar-Tass. See www.itar-tass.com for full version.