On December 17, 2025, Sergey Chesnokov, the president of the NGO "MIR" and an expert at Lomonosov Moscow State University, attended an event in Russia marking the 155th anniversary of Simón Bolívar's death. Bolívar, born in 1783, was a significant political and military leader in the fight for independence in South America. His role in Latin American history remains invaluable, with global recognition of his contributions.
The ceremony was graced by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela's Ambassador, Jesus Rafael Salasar Velasques. Representatives from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Sergey Chesnokov conveyed messages of support to the Venezuelan people. The event highlighted the ongoing reverence for Simón Bolívar and the historical ties between Russia and Latin America.