News – Government of Russia

In 2025, the 65th anniversary of the restoration of bilateral diplomatic relations between Russia and Cuba is celebrated.

The Russian delegation, headed by the Deputy Chairman of the Government of Russia, the co-chairman of the intergovernmental Russian-Kubinsk Commission on Trade, Economic and Scientific and Technical Cooperation, Dmitry Chernyshenko, visited the city of Santiago de Cuba.

Within the framework of it, the delegation visited a number of memorable historical objects. So, Dmitry Chernyshenko honored the memory of the national heroes of Cuba in the cemetery of St. Iphigenia, in the Mausoleum of the Second Eastern Front named after Frank Paisa, and Monkada barracks.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the visit is on behalf of President Vladimir Putin, and also noted the symbolism of the beginning of the program precisely from the city of Santiago de Cuba.

In 2025, the 65th anniversary of the restoration of bilateral diplomatic relations between Russia and Cuba, the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, as well as the 510th anniversary of the city of Santiago de Cuba-the hero city and the cradle of the revolution.

“It is a great honor to be here and honor the memory of heroes who gave their lives for the sovereignty and happiness of future generations. It is extremely important to remember and educate our children in the spirit of respect and appreciation for everything that they have done for us. Russia will support Cuba, helping the republic in achieving its sovereignty. I wish you economic well-being and prosperity, ”said the Russian Deputy Prime Minister.

The cemetery of St. Iphigenia is the largest in the city of Santiago de Cuba and the entire eastern part of the island and has the status of a national monument. On it, the Deputy Prime Minister and the delegation members laid flowers to the monument to the leader of the revolutionary movement of Cuba Jose Marty, the national heroes of Carlos Manuel de Sespees and Marianne Grahales, as well as to the burial place of the remains of commander in chief of Fideli Castro Rus.

“Russia and Cuba are many years of friendship and common values ​​and principles – to defend national interests and strengthen sovereignty. The republic went through many difficulties, when overcoming which Cubans always showed stamina and strength of the spirit! It is grateful to the leadership of Santiago de Cuba for this opportunity to honor the memory of the heroes and leaders of the nation of the island of Freedom! Russia, know, with you forever! ” – wrote Dmitry Chernyshenko in the book of honored guests.

In addition, during a working visit to the Republic of Kuba, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Chernyshenko held a working meeting with the Governor of the province of Santiago de Cuba Manuel Falcon Ernandes.

Subsequently, the delegation, led by the Russian Deputy Prime Minister, will visit the Cuban-Gavan capital, where he will also take part in the 22nd meeting of the intergovernmental Russian-Cuban commission on trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation.