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RUSSIAN NEWSPAPERS CELEBRATE KIM JONG IL′S BIRTHDAY

Pyongyang, February 17 (KCNA) -- Russian newspapers gave special write-ups to the birthday of leader Kim Jong Il.
The 2nd issue of Raboche-Krestiyanskaya Pravda carried an article titled "The Democratic People′s Republic of Korea" together with a portrait of the leader.
The article said that under the wise leadership of Kim Jong Il the DPRK is confidently advancing toward a thriving nation despite all ordeals and challenges.
The course of building socialism in the DPRK proves that even a small country can defend its dignity and develop when it relies on its own strength, it said.
Kim Jong Il is leading to victory the general offensive for the improvement of the people′s living standard while shattering the imperialists′ anti-DPRK moves with his iron will, matchless grit and ever-changing tactics, it noted.
The 2nd issue of Serp I Molot carried a photo of the leader acknowledging the cheering crowd. It also carried an article praising the feats he performed to turn the DPRK into a politico-ideological and military power with his Songun revolutionary leadership