Hundreds of people donated blood on Donor Day at the RUSSIA EXPO

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A large event organized in collaboration with the Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA) of Russia was held at the RUSSIA EXPO. A concert and mass flash mobs were prepared for all those who decided to devote Saturday afternoon to the noble mission. The participants of the campaign donated blood in a mobile blood donation center located near Pavilion No. 62.

Donations were also made at the Blood Center of the FMBA of Russia. Pre-registration was not required. All participants of the campaign were treated to tea and sweets.

"Today the Federal Medical and Biological Agency and the entire Blood Service celebrate National Donor Day. This is the day when we honor all gratuitous and honorable donors who donate blood and save human lives. We would also like to congratulate the employees of the Blood Service who participate in the organization of such an important activity as the donor movement," said Olga Eichler, Head of the Department of Medical Support of Extreme Work and Blood Service of the FMBA of Russia.

The campaign at the RUSSIA EXPO was attended by students of the capital's universities, the Young Guard of Moscow, representatives of youth councils of the FMBA of Russia and other agencies.

"Guys not only came to give blood, but also took part in the creative program of the holiday. Young doctors and scientists, students of Moscow universities, representatives of public associations sang and danced, charging those gathered with their good mood," said the Chairman of the Youth Council for the Central Federal District of FMBA of Russia Anna Anikina.

On the day of celebration of the National Donor Day, FMBA organized a culinary masterclass at the Exposition. A team of chefs from the House of Russian Cuisine and a transfusiologist from the Blood Center of FMBA of Russia Ekaterina Belotskaya introduced the guests to the principles of quality balanced nutrition and opportunities to diversify the diet before donation and between donation procedures. Donors were also able to taste a variety of breakfast dishes from different parts of Russia.