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Alexander Lukashenko visits the exhibition of Belarusian icons

Alexander Lukashenko visits the exhibition of Belarusian icons
21 May 2016

When visiting the exhibition, the President stopped to listen to the choir of the Minsk All Saints parish who were singing the famous Ave Maria soloed by talented Belarusian singer Patricia Kurganova, a participant of the TV show The Voice. After the touching performance Alexander Lukashenko gave Patricia an unusual present, the Pontifical Medal he received from Pope Francis.

St Peter's Basilica
Alexander Lukashenko is greeted in St Damaso Courtyard
The ceremony of official welcome for Alexander Lukashenko in the Apostolic Palace
The ceremony of official welcome for Alexander Lukashenko in the Apostolic Palace
Meeting of Pope Francis and Alexander Lukashenko in Vatican
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