Tourist delegation from Russia at Imam Ali Holy Shrine: The spiritual atmosphere here gives the visitor a breathtaking feeling

A tourist delegation from the Russian Federation visited the Holy Shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, accompanied by the Holy Shrine’s Public Relations Department.

A member of the visiting delegation, Vitaly Seslonkov, who is a specialist in Arab-Islamic history and heritage, said in a statement, "We came from Russia and our wish was to visit the holy shrines in Iraq to closely learn about the nature of these shrines and their spiritual atmosphere. We have read and heard a lot about the personality of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Islamic history.”

"We found marvelous Islamic architecture and the spiritual atmosphere here gives the visitor a breathtaking feeling,” said Seslonkov.

The visiting Russian delegation was briefed on the most important historical and archaeological monuments at the holy place, and appreciated the warm reception of the holy shrine.