The wreath-laying ceremony was attended by the entire Russian delegation.
President Putin, Igor Ivanov, Vladimir Rushailo and Igor Sergeyev walked along the stone stairs to the pedestal of the majestic monument. The rest of the delegation laid flowers at the base of the monument.
The ceremony was also attended by German officials, including German Ambassador to Moscow Ernst-Jorg von Studnitz.
See also
Visit to Germany. Russian-German Intergovernmental Consultations
June 15 − 16, 2000