A festive event dedicated to State Flag Day of the Russian Federation was organised by the Russian House in Bangladesh in cooperation with the Alumni and Friends Association of the People’s Friendship University of Russia, headed by the Chairman of the organisation, engineer Alamgir Jalil in Ishwardi.
In his opening speech the director of the Russian House in Dhaka P Dvoychenkov said that on August 22, 1991, the tricolour Russian flag was officially raised over the White House in Moscow for the first time, replacing the red banner with a hammer and sickle as the national symbol.
By the Presidential Decree No. 1335 of August 20 1994, 22 August became a national holiday—State Flag Day of the Russian Federation. The tricolour represents freedom, independence, and the continuity of Russia's heritage through generations, read a press release.
He also reminded the audience that following Bangladesh’s independence, friendly relations with the Soviet Union were established on January 25, 1972.
The Soviet Cultural Center, now the Russian House in Bangladesh was founded in 1974 to strengthen these ties. Since then, Bangladesh and Russia have maintained deep bilateral relations.
After the introductory remarks by the organizers and local officials, the participants watched a documentary biographical film titled "Peter I: The Last Tsar and the First Emperor," directed by Andrei Kravchuk.
The event featured a drawing competition of the Russian state flag, a quiz on the history and geography of Russia, and a concert program with performances of Russian songs. The active participants in the competitions were awarded gifts and commemorative souvenirs. School students expressed interest in pursuing higher education in Russia and participating in similar large-scale joint events.
Over 1,000 students from 40 public schools in the region participated in the celebration. Each participant received a tricolour flag of Russia, symbolising the festivity.
