On the occasion of the state visit to Finland by President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev and Mrs Svetlana Medvedeva, President of the Republic of Finland Tarja Halonen and Doctor Pentti Arajärvi will host a state dinner on Monday 20 April 2009 at the Presidential Palace.
There will be some 130 guests at the dinner. Entertainment will be provided by singer Timo Kotipelto (Stratovarius), guitarist Matias Kupiainen (Stratovarius) and guitarist Jani Liimatainen as well as the Guards Band conducted by Lieutenant Colonel Elias Seppälä.
Menu
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Terrine of Reindeer Liver
Red Onion Compote
Breast of Pheasant Stuffed with Cèpes
Madeira Sauce
Almond Ice Cream with Pistachio Cake
Raspberry Sauce
Coffee