A campaign in support of residents of the Belgorod region was held at the RUSSIA EXPO

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On May 13 at the RUSSIA EXPO at the stand of the Belgorod region in Pavilion No. 75, a campaign in support of the residents of the region who suffered from shelling was held. Natalia Virtuozova, Director General of the RUSSIA EXPO, Leo Bokeria, President of the Bakulev National Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery, Alexander Dvoinikh, Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Agrarian and Food Policy and Nature Management, and Archpriest Vladimir Volgin laid flowers at the stand of the Belgorod region.

"Today the RUSSIA EXPO is hosting a big event — the All-Russian Forum ‘Village Workers’. Its participants — guests from all 89 regions of Russia — have decided to support our initiative and help the residents of the Belgorod region. I urge everyone to join the fundraising. As our President Vladimir Putin said, the centuries-old cohesion and unity of the people of Russia is a colossal, all-conquering force," said Natalia Virtuozova.

Alexander Dvoinikh noted that life in the Belgorod region continues. "Today, together with all the participants of the forum, we honored the memory of those who died in Belgorod region. I would like to express words of admiration for the resilience of Belgorod residents, agrarians, people who work, who have been under serious pressure for quite a long time, but still retain unity. The region and the economy are living, Belgorod agrarians are showing tremendous results. All residents of our country should unite and support this beautiful region. I would like to wish them strength and say that the whole Russia, all the regions of our country are with them," said Alexander Dvoinikh.

Leo Bokeria emphasized that the residents of the Belgorod region are now supported by the whole Russia. "Residents of Belgorod and its surroundings, I want to wish you all good health, prosperity, unity. And you can be sure that all of us, all of our great country, together with you, support you," added Leo Bokeria.

In turn, Archpriest Vladimir Volgin noted that now the people of Russia need cohesion and unity. "Belgorod, the Belgorod region are very close to my heart, so I was very worried when these tragic events occurred. I served as a priest in the Belgorod region for several years. If we unite, we will win," said Archpriest Vladimir Volgin.

Earlier RUSSIA EXPO announced the beginning of the campaign "Belgorod, Our Hearts are with You" and fundraising for residents affected by the shelling. To make a donation, just follow the link. Funds are collected on the accounts of the public organization "Holy Belogorye against Childhood Cancer". The aid will be used for expenses related to the treatment and rehabilitation of citizens affected by shelling in the Belgorod region, including expenses related to the care of the seriously ill and prosthetics.

The International RUSSIA EXPO is the most important achievements of the country gathered in one place. Throughout the Exposition, cultural events, a rich business and educational program await the guests. The expositions of 89 Russian regions, leading federal agencies, corporations and public organizations are presented to the visitors. More than 12 million people have already visited the Exposition. The International RUSSIA EXPO takes place at VDNH in Moscow from November 4 to July 8.