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Students of the Minsk Radio Engineering College took part in the opening ceremony of the II CIS Games, which took place today in Minsk

Spectators saw a parade of athletes from the participating countries and the raising of the flags of Belarus and the CIS by the Olympic champions. The program of the sporting event also included choreographic performances reflecting the culture of each of the 23 countries.

The spectacular conclusion of the ceremony was the lighting of the symbolic flame of the Second CIS Games, which was entrusted to the young gymnast Alexandra Zubovich, winner of the republican competitions in rhythmic gymnastics.