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dated June 9, 1955: Nehru in Moscow

A warm welcome, unprecedented in the history of the Soviet capital, was accorded to Prime Minister Nehru, when he landed in Moscow's central airport on June 7. The Soviet Prime Minister, Marshal Bulganin, was the first to greet Mr. Nehru who was then introduced to top Russian leaders, including Mr. Khrushchev, Marshal Zhukov, Mr. Molotov, Mr. Malenkov, Mr. Mikoyan and Mr. Kaganovitch. Mr. Nehru inspected a smart guard of honour presented by a detachment of the Moscow Garrison. After formal introductions to the Soviet Ministers and foreign diplomats, Mr. Nehru in a brief speech conveyed the greetings of the Indian Government and the people. He said he was a "pilgrim on a mission of peace and goodwill" and hoped that as a result of his visit and meetings with the leaders and people of Russia, understanding between the two countries would grow. Mr. Nehru and Marshal Bulganin then drove in an open car from the airport along Gorki Street past the Kremlin amidst thunderous cheers from an enthusiastic crowd ten deep lined on either side. Men, women and children, with smiling faces gave full-throated cheer not only to Mr. Nehru as he passed, but also to the party of Indians who followed him.

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