Republic Day celebrations continued in Moscow as the Association of Russian and Turkish Entrepreneurs (RTIB) organized an event marking the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye. The Turkish Embassy in Moscow said it celebrated the holiday with Turkish citizens living in the city.
“We thank the Association of Russian and Turkish Entrepreneurs for this wonderful gathering!” the embassy said in a message. The statement ended with the words, “Long live the Republic!”
Speeches at the association’s stand

Photographs from the event show a speaker addressing guests from a podium in front of an RTIB banner bearing text in Turkish and Russian. Dozens of guests gathered to hear the welcoming remarks, including men in business suits, women and young people.

The celebration took place in a relaxed atmosphere. Guests talked at tables with refreshments, the hall was decorated with red and white balloons, and families with children were among those attending.
Youth beside Atatürk’s portrait

One photograph captured a group of young participants posing for a group photo in front of a festive stand featuring an image of the Republic’s founder, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
The Republic of Türkiye was proclaimed on October 29, 1923. The embassy said that anniversary events in Moscow are continuing.