09:39 St. Petersburg to commemorate lift of Leningrad siege
The siege of St. Petersburg, then known as Leningrad, by German forces which lasted several years was finally lifted January 27, 1944 – 70 years ago

09:35 Minsk to mark 70th anniversary of Leningrad Blockade lifting on 30 January
A commemoration event will be held at the Minsk State Palace of Children and Youth on 30 January to mark the 70th anniversary of the lifting of the Siege of Leningrad, BelTA learnt from the Minsk State Palace of Children and Youth