EU nation celebrates Liberation Day with Russia (VIDEO)
05.03.2024
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March 3 marks the end of the 1877-78 Russo-Turkish War, which paved the way for the Balkan country’s independence
Russian diplomats and citizens have joined Bulgarians in celebrating the Balkan nation’s Liberation Day.
Moscow’s embassy in Bulgaria released a series of posts on Facebook this week showing Russians and Bulgarians taking part in events commemorating the 146th anniversary of the Day of Liberation from Ottoman Oppression on March 3.
The Russian Empire played an instrumental role in helping the country break free from Ottoman rule during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78.
A video shared exclusively with RT shows a large crowd waving Russian and Bulgarian flags, with people holding a banner reading: “Bulgaria remembers history! Thank you, Russia!”