Alley of Russia patriotic campaign launched in Chukotka.

      A working group for organization of relevant activities was formed in the okrug.

      The campaign is held by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation together with The Nature Foundation for Environmental Protection. During the campaign a regional symbol plant to be selected through an open public discussion and online voting in each of the 85 regions of the country.

      The opening ceremony of the Alley of Russia will be held on September 21, the Day of Forest Workers. Republic of Crimea was chosen to be the location place. Setting up the alley will be an obvious symbol of the reunification of Crimea and Russia, the participation of all regions in its destiny and development, the inextricable link between the inhabitants of country's different territories. Laying of the alley will take place on the Victory Day, May 9, 2014.