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Medvedev to attend re-opening of Triumphal Gate

The Premier will also inauguarate a Museum of the Patriotic War of 1812 in the State Museum of History
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MOSCOW, September 4 (Itar-Tass) — Within the scope of celebration of the bi-centenary of Russia's triumph in the War of 1812 against France, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will attend a Tuesday ceremony marking a re-opepning of the Moscow's Triumphal Gate after its restoration. The Head of Government is expected to meet specialists who participated in restoring the Arch.

The Premier will also inauguarate a Museum of the Patriotic War of 1812 in the State Museum of History where he will make a speech of greetings and tour the exhibition.

Head of Presidential Administration Sergei Ivanov, Vice-Premier Olga Golodets, Minister of Culture Vladimir Medinsky, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, as well as officials of the ministries and agencies concerned will be also present at the ceremonies.