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Kim Jong Un Thanks Russian Performers at Pyongyang Gala Marking Workers’ Party of Korea’s 80th Anniversary

The event served as a showcase of RussianNorth Korean cultural exchange during a major state commemoration.

Overview

  • KCNA reported that Kim Jong Un attended the concert at Pyongyang’s Mansudae Theatre and stepped onstage to express gratitude to the visiting artists.
  • Performers included the Pyatnitsky Choir, Alla Dukhova’s Todes ballet, and the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Russian Aerospace Forces, according to the official accounts.
  • Russia’s Culture Ministry said singers such as Shaman and Alexandra Vorobyova also took part and described a program that paired works from both countries.
  • A floral basket was presented to the Russian delegation on Kim’s behalf, as noted in the DPRK state media report relayed by RIA Novosti.
  • Coverage relies on statements from KCNA and Russia’s Culture Ministry, with TASS echoing those details and no independent third-party confirmation provided in these reports.