Russia historic bond with Penang

Russian Ambassador to Malaysia Vorobyeva Lyudmila Georgievna visited CM Lim Guan Eng on 27 October, 2010. Her Excellency talked about Russia's historics bond with Penang. During the World World One, a Russian cruiser was attacked by the Germans on 28 October, 2010.

Some of the soldiers who died were buried here in Penang and she is here to attend the memorial for these heroes.

Her Excellency also expressed the interest to work closely with Penang in relations to tourism and other industries.

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[pmdaguet]

The Russian ship was attacked by the Germans on 28th October 1914 (not 2010!).

[malaysianYK]

interesting tales!! we need to study,remember history!! tis case history is not tats dull & boring,right? Anyway,we need more of tis type of responsible politician around like CM.Lim Guan Eng who has his people interest at heart,he is corruption free tis far!! He live by his election promises & set high personal working example for all civil servants 2follow...

[JustJobeMY]

Most fascinating.

Indeed those of us that fish at the various wrecks around Penang had a sense of the past wars fought here. Russian and Japanese wrecks abound :)

Thanks for this great video. It triggered some interest keke.

Looks like i will be reading up on the battles around penang for the better part of the day then >_<