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On June 12, Russian Consulate General held a reception on the occasion of the Russian National Day. This event was attended by South African officials, representatives of the Consular Corps, Russian compatriots, community activists, media & business officers. It was emphasised, that the foreign diplomats of all BRICS countries officially represented in Cape Town attended the event. During the reception, footage of the Russian regions and natural wonders as well as the 2023 A.Stenin International Press Photo Contest winners, were showcased. The guests were offered specialties of Russian national cuisine. An opera singer Sipho Qabithole performed national anthems of the Russian Federation and the Republic of South Africa. The attendance of South African officials, partners and friends underlined the high level of relations between Russia and South Africa despite any pressure from the countries conducting policy of preservation of the neo-colonial world order.