Moscow – The Algerian Embassy in Moscow organized a celebration to mark the 62nd anniversary of Independence Day, with a large number of members of the Algerian community residing in Russia in attendance.
The event was overseen by the Algerian Ambassador to Moscow, Boumediene Guennad, at the embassy premises. This celebration commemorated the recovery of national sovereignty on July 5, 1962, which Algeria honored this year under the theme “Glorious Independence and Commitment to Renewal.”
In his speech, the ambassador highlighted the significant sacrifices and resilience of the Algerian people in the face of French colonialism, which lasted 132 years, to achieve freedom and independence. He paid tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives to restore national sovereignty.
The ambassador also recalled the bravery of the Algerian resistance against the oppressive colonization, which suffered heavy losses despite its military superiority. He emphasized the brutal practices of the colonizers, including inhumane treatment and the scorched-earth policy used in cities, villages, and hamlets.
The celebration also featured a football match organized by the children of the Algerian community in Moscow. Children adorned with national flags performed patriotic songs and recited poems glorifying the Algerian revolution and expressing love for their homeland.
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