On March 17, the official visit of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, Honorable Emomali Rahmon to the Russian Federation began with the laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The guard of honor and the orchestra lined up for the wreath-laying ceremony in Alexander Garden.

The Moscow Military Commandant reported to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan on the formation and preparation of the Guard of Honor for the ceremony of honoring the memory of the victims.

The Head of State of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, laid a wreath at the Eternal Flame to the accompaniment of ceremonial music and observed a minute of silence in memory of the heroes of the Russian Federation. Then, after the sounds of the bell and the minute of silence, the National Anthem of the Republic of Tajikistan was played.

After the wreath-laying ceremony, the guard of honor marched past the President of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon and the participants of the ceremony.

At this ceremony, the Head of State of Tajikistan was accompanied by high-ranking representatives of the Government of the Russian Federation.