Head of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Sergei Menyailo attends 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.03.09.2024#8755881
White balloons fly in the sky during 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.03.09.2024#8755880
People 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.03.09.2024#8755878
People 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.03.09.2024#8755877
From left, South Ossetian President Alan Gagloyev, Head of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Sergei Menyailo, member of the Federation Council Committee on Defence and Security Senator Taimuraz Mamsurov 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.03.09.2024#8755876
People 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.03.09.2024#8755873
People lay flowers 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.03.09.2024#8755872
People carry portraits of victims during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege at the Gorod Angelov (City of Angels) memorial cemetery 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.03.09.2024#8755870
Orthodox priests 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.03.09.2024#8755869
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.03.09.2024#8755868
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.03.09.2024#8755867
Schoolchildren release 334 white balloons in the courtyard of the former School No.1 during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege in the town of Beslan, the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, during celebrations dedicated to the start of the school year, over 30 armed terrorists held hundreds of hostages in School No.1 in Beslan. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people, including 186 children, were killed.03.09.2024#8755863
Schoolchildren prepare to release 334 white balloons in the courtyard of the former School No.1 during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege in the town of Beslan, the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, during celebrations dedicated to the start of the school year, over 30 armed terrorists held hundreds of hostages in School No.1 in Beslan. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people, including 186 children, were killed.03.09.2024#8755862
Schoolchildren prepare to release 334 white balloons in the courtyard of the former School No.1 during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege in the town of Beslan, the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, during celebrations dedicated to the start of the school year, over 30 armed terrorists held hundreds of hostages in School No.1 in Beslan. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people, including 186 children, were killed.03.09.2024#8755861
Schoolchildren prepare to release 334 white balloons in the courtyard of the former School No.1 during a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the deadly school siege in the town of Beslan, the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. On September 1, 2004, during celebrations dedicated to the start of the school year, over 30 armed terrorists held hundreds of hostages in School No.1 in Beslan. As a result of the three-day siege, 334 people, including 186 children, were killed.03.09.2024#8755860
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.03.09.2024#8755859
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.03.09.2024#8755858
A woman attends 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.03.09.2024#8755857
A woman attends 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.03.09.2024#8755856
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.03.09.2024#8755855
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.03.09.2024#8755854
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.03.09.2024#8755853
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.03.09.2024#8755852