People attend a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8754101
People attend a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8754100
A woman lights candles during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8754099
Leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) in the Russian State Duma Leonid Slutsky attends a candle-lighting ceremony during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege in the courtyard of the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8754095
Leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) in the Russian State Duma Leonid Slutsky attends a candle-lighting ceremony during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege in the courtyard of the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8754094
Children light candles during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege in the courtyard of the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8754087
A girl lights candles during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege in the courtyard of the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8754085
Children light candles during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege in the courtyard of the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8754082
Candles are lit at the portraits of the fallen members of the special forces during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege in the courtyard of the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8754078
A woman lights candles during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege in the courtyard of the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8754077
Schoolchildren attend a memorial event at the Gorod Angelov (City of Angels) memorial cemetery, where victims of the deadly school siege are buried, on the 20th anniversary of the tragedy in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753882
Schoolchildren mourn at the Gorod Angelov (City of Angels) memorial cemetery, where victims of the deadly school siege are buried, on the 20th anniversary of the tragedy in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753881
People mourn at the Gorod Angelov (City of Angels) memorial cemetery, where victims of the deadly school siege are buried, on the 20th anniversary of the tragedy in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753880
A woman mourns at the Gorod Angelov (City of Angels) memorial cemetery, where victims of the deadly school siege are buried, on the 20th anniversary of the tragedy in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753878
People mourn at the Gorod Angelov (City of Angels) memorial cemetery, where victims of the deadly school siege are buried, on the 20th anniversary of the tragedy in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753877
Schoolchildren mourn during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753875
People mourn during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753871
People attend the opening of the Children of Beslan Statue, also known as "The Scream", during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege in the courtyard of the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753870
People attend the opening of the Children of Beslan Statue, also known as "The Scream", during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege in the courtyard of the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753869
An elderly woman mourns during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753867
Women mourn during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753866
Women mourn during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753865
Schoolchildren carry portraits of victims during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753864
People attend a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753863
From left, Head of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Sergei Menyailo, member of the Federation Council Committee on Defence and Security Senator Taimuraz Mamsurov, and Archbishop Gerasim of Vladikavkaz and Alania attend a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753860
A view shows the Temple of New Martyrs and Russian Confessors during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753858
Schoolchildren carry portraits of victims during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753857
People carry portraits of victims during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753856
Schoolchildren carry portraits of victims during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753855
A woman mourns during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753854
Portraits of victims are displayed during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753853
A woman mourns during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753852
Members of the Yunarmiya (Young Army) All-Russian youth military patriotic movement attend a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753851
Schoolchildren attend a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753847
People attend a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753846
Flowers are laid during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753838
A woman mourns at the Children of Beslan Statue, also known as "The Scream", opened during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege in the courtyard of the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753834
People attend the opening of the Children of Beslan Statue, also known as "The Scream", during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege in the courtyard of the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753831
Italian flutist Monica Moroni from San Marino, right, performs at the Children of Beslan Statue, also known as "The Scream", opened during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege in the courtyard of the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753827
People attend a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753821
People attend a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753819
Orthodox priests pray during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753818
Orthodox priests and residents pray during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753817
A woman lays flowers during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753816
People lay flowers during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753815
People attend a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753814
Orthodox nuns mourn during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753813
People attend a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753810
Orthodox priests lay flowers during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753807
From right, Head of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Sergei Menyailo, Chairman of the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Mufti Hadji-Murat Gatsalov, and leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) in the Russian State Duma Leonid Slutsky attend a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753806
Leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) in the Russian State Duma Leonid Slutsky prays during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753803
Head of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Sergei Menyailo, right, and leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) in the Russian State Duma Leonid Slutsky attend a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753801
Head of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Sergei Menyailo and leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) in the Russian State Duma Leonid Slutsky attend a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753800
People attend a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753799
Women attend a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753798
Victims' relatives carry portraits during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753797
An elderly woman mourns during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753796
A girl carries portraits of victims during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753794
Schoolchildren carry portraits of victims during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753793
People carry portraits of victims during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the former School No. 1 in the town of Beslan, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, more than 30 armed terrorists took hundreds of hostages at School No. 1 in Beslan during celebrations marking the start of the school year. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people were killed, including 186 children.01.09.2024#8753792