Celebration of the 85th anniversary of Serbian travel agency Putnik took place in Belgrade on June 26. Ambassador of the Russian Federation A. Konuzin, Head of METROPOL Group M. Slipenchuk, Consul of Russian Federation in Belgrade A. Sokolov, President of the Russian Commerce A. Hripunov, Russian Church Father Vitalij Tarasjev, President of the Business Club Privrednik and the President of the football club Red Star T. Spasojevic, Ambassadors of Cyprus, Brazil, Guinea, Palestine, Malaysia, Morocco, Angola in Serbia, representatives of METROPOL Group and Putnik, representatives of Belgrade Stock Market, World Bank Serbia, Marfin Bank, Hypo Alpe Adria Bank and other large Serbian companies and banks and Russian companies in Serbia took part on the event.
At night within the limits of the celebration on the central square of Belgrade a colourful show took place. The show excited huge public interest: several thousands of citizens took part in the event. Bands Neverne Bebe, Pelageja and artists of extreme strength athlete show Russian Bogatyri took part in the concert. On the square a big screen was installed for broadcasting of the semifinal UEFA Euro 2008 Russia — Spain.