The history of Cuba’s struggle for freedom must be passed on to future generations as an example of how a united people can triumph, Volodin affirmed during the opening of the exhibition—which honors the upcoming centenary of Fidel Castro’s birth—as observed by Prensa Latina.

Organized by the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, the exhibition brings together archival photographs, documents, and historical materials regarding the revolutionary struggle and the development of socialist Cuba.

Volodin highlighted the contributions of Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, Raúl Castro, and many others who, guided by the ideal of sovereignty, did everything possible to ensure that the country—facing the American giant—could secure its rights and achieve freedom.

“We’re doing everything possible to ensure that the ideas put forward by Fidel Castro—ideas supported by our country—are realized. May the Cuban people remain free to plan their own future and do everything on their own terms, rather than under the dictates of other countries,” he declared.

He further noted that warm relations have been forged between the peoples of Russia and Cuba. “That is why we consider the imposition of sanctions and blockades to be wrong. We understand that this is necessary to guarantee Russia’s freedom and to secure our children’s future,” the State Duma Chairman announced.

The opening ceremony was attended by the ambassadors of Cuba, Enrique Orta, and Venezuela, Jesus Rafael Salazar, as guests of honor. Also present were faction leaders, deputy leaders, and deputies from all political parties represented in the Duma, who likewise spoke to honor the memory of the Cuban revolutionary.

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