French sailors in Vladivostok welcomed with bread and salt

Today, under the flag of the Commander of the French Joint Command in the Pacific, Rear Admiral An Kyuler the main base of the Pacific Fleet an unofficial visit to the French Navy frigate «Vendemiaire.»

The French Navy regularly arrive in Vladivostok in 1992 — this is the sixth visit of the ship. The main purpose of this visit is part of French sailors in the celebration of Victory Day, as well as further strengthening of friendship and naval cooperation between the fleets.

In Vladivostok, the frigate «Vendemiaire», whose name is associated with September the French revolutionary calendar, will stay five days. During this time, guests will meet with the commander of the Eastern Military District (OIE), and the Pacific Fleet (PF), will cause an official visit to the mayor and the governor will lay a wreath at the Eternal Flame memorial «Battle Glory of the Pacific Fleet.»

During the festival, the crew will take part in the commemoration of Victory Day in Vladivostok. French sailors also been a guest of his Russian colleagues and arrange visits to the ship residents and guests of Vladivostok and will take part in a friendly soccer match with the Russian sailors. In addition, the delegation will visit the French Navy Naval Cemetery, where they lay flowers on the graves of his compatriots.

Visit of the French ship will end on May 10.