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Compatriots in Malaysia honored memory of Russian sailors

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Compatriots in Malaysia honored memory of Russian sailors


09.11.2021

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 Russian compatriots emigrants in Malaysia organized memorial events in honor of the crew of the Russian cruiser Zhemchug (''Pearl''). Its members died 107 years ago during the First World War. The graves of Russian sailors are buried in this country, according to the website of the World Coordination Council of Russian Compatriots.

The Russian ship sank in 1914 as a result of an attack by the German warship Emden. In Malaysia, the memory of the crew was honored in the cemeteries of Georgetown and Jerejak island.

Wreaths and flowers were laid at the graves of Russian sailors as part of the ceremonies, which were attended by employees of the Russian diplomatic missions in Malaysia.

Orthodox priests of the local parish of the Russian Orthodox Church held a memorial service for the victims.

It is not known exactly how many sailors of the Russian ship died as a result of the German attack. Later lists indicate that the flooding of the ship took the lives of almost 100 people. 

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