On May 9, a ceremonial rally dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory was held at the Russian Embassy in India. This significant event brought together representatives of the diplomatic community, employees of Russian organizations abroad and all those who cherish the memory of the feat of the victorious people.

The ceremony was attended by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to India Mr. Denis Alipov, as well as representatives of the diplomatic missions of Belarus, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. As a sign of deep respect for the fallen soldiers, the participants of the event, including the employees of the Russian House, laid flowers at the memorial stele on the embassy grounds.

A special moment was the laying of a capsule with a particle of the Eternal Flame, brought from Russia, by the activist of the "People's Front", the famous boxer Mr. Dmitry Kudryashov. Representatives of the Russian House in New Delhi also honored the memory of the heroes by laying flowers at the memorial.

After the ceremony, a particle of the Eternal Flame was solemnly transferred to one of the main symbols of India — the India Gate, where a memorial is located in honor of the Indian soldiers who gave their lives for the freedom of the Motherland, as well as to the Presidential Palace in New Delhi. This gesture became a symbol of the unity of memory and gratitude of the peoples for peace and freedom won at the cost of millions of lives.

The solemn event became a living reminder of the importance of historical memory, which unites peoples, preserves the truth and inspires a peaceful future.

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On May 9, the Russian House in New Delhi hosted a festive program dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The event brought together representatives of the Russian diaspora, Indian friends of Russia and all those who cherish the memory of the feat of the Soviet people.

The head of the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in the Republic of India Dr. Elena Remizova and the activist of the People's Front movement, Russian boxer Mr. Dmitry Kudryashov addressed the guests with a welcoming speech. They emphasized the importance of preserving historical memory and strengthening cultural ties between our peoples.

The audience was particularly impressed by the production "And We Would Live" based on the play by Elena Romanovskaya, performed by the theater company of the Russian Embassy in India under the direction of director Alexandra Tarbenkova. The sincere and profound performance of the actors evoked a lively response from the audience and became a bright part of the evening.

The warm atmosphere was continued by Indian students who recited poems about the Great Patriotic War and performed patriotic songs in Russian — a tribute to the feat of the victorious people and a symbol of friendship between Russia and India.

The program continued with a live broadcast of the Victory Day Parade from Red Square in Moscow — a symbol of the unbending strength, courage and unity of the people.

The final note of the program was a boxing master class from Mr. Dmitry Kudryashov, who conducted a training session for professionals and novice athletes, sharing the secrets of mastery and sports spirit.

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As part of the Victory Day celebrations, an international conference of young researchers was held in India

On May 10, a round table of young scientists “Bridging Histories: India and Russia’s Perspectives on World War II” was held at the Center for Russian and Central Asian Studies of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) with the support of the Rossotrudnichestvo.

The participants were students from the Russian State University for the Humanities (RSUH) and JNU. In their presentations, RSUH students spoke about the heroism of Soviet soldiers in the largest battles of the Great Patriotic War — the Battles of Stalingrad and Kursk, and about the 1,418-day road to Victory. Indian students highlighted India’s contribution to World War II, presenting reports on the Battle of Kohima, the retreat in Burma, and the legacy of the war in the country’s northeast.

The conference was attended by the Head of the Department of International Relations Professor Preeti Das, Head of the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in India Dr Elena Remizova, and the Professor of the Russian State University for the Humanities Indira Gazieva, the closing remarks were made by the Head of the Institute of Russian Language at the Russian House in New Delhi, Ekaterina Dynyak.

Plans for strengthening cooperation with the Department of International Relations were also discussed: joint events and lectures for students are planned.

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With the assistance of the Representative Office of Rossotrudnichestvo in India, an important meeting was held between the Ufa University of Science and Technology and the University of Gujarat.

Employees of the Russian House in New Delhi and the meeting coordinators, Anastasia Ilyushina and Ekaterina Dynyak, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech.

Ufa University was represented by Vice-Rector for International Relations Rita Faritovna Filippova, who gave a detailed presentation of the university's educational and scientific capabilities. Vice-Chancellor Dr. Neerja A. Gupta spoke on behalf of the University of Gujarat, expressing a sincere interest in cooperation with the Russian university.

During the meeting, the parties discussed:
– prospects for academic and scientific exchange;
– student and faculty exchange programs;
– opportunities for mutual visits and further development of cooperation;
– signing an agreement of mutual understanding.

🇷🇺🇮🇳 The dialogue between universities has become a step towards strengthening humanitarian ties between Russia and India.

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The Head of the Rossotrudnichestvo representative office in India Dr Elena Remizova and the Coordinator of youth programs Ms Anastasia Ilyushina discussed with the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of India Mr Nitesh Kumar Mishra and the Director of the youth department Dr Sarah Sawkmie cooperation in the field of youth policy, joint events and youth exchanges, which are in great demand after the World Youth Festival held last year in Sochi, which was attended by about three hundred representatives of Indian youth.

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The Russian House in New Delhi hosted students from Mount Abu Public School. As part of the visit, the guests were given a guided tour of the Russian cultural center. As part of the visit, a familiarization tour of the Russian cultural center was organized for the guests.
Head of the Institute of Russian Language at the Russian House in New Delhi Ekaterina Dynyak presented to Indian schoolchildren a meaningful presentation on the Russian language, culture, traditions and everyday life in Russia.
In addition, Mr. Anar Isaev, an employee of the Russian Center for Science and Culture in New Delhi, told the meeting participants about the opportunities for obtaining free higher education in the Russian Federation within the quota provided by the Russian Government.
Such initiatives play an important role in the development of humanitarian cooperation and strengthening Russian-Indian cultural and educational ties.

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The grand opening of the art exhibition of the outstanding Indian artist Abhay Kumar entitled “Shunyata” / “Emptiness” took place at the Russian House in New Delhi.
The guests were greeted by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to India Mr. Denis Alipov, the head of the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in India Dr. Elena Remizova, and the author of the works himself, Mr. Abhay Kumar, who shared the inspiration and meaning embedded in each work.
The exhibition that appeared before the audience is a visual reflection on emptiness as a source of form and internal movement. The artist subtly conveyed his idea through multi-layered canvases made using watercolors and oil. His works require a thoughtful look: only in silence and concentration do the outlines born from nothingness reveal themselves to the observer.
The exhibition was visited by Indian cultural figures and representatives of the public, diplomats, journalists, Indian students and compatriots living in India.

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Young internationalists from Jamal and LPR learned about the work of the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in India. Youth Program Coordinator Anastasia Ilyushina told Russian schoolchildren about the main areas of activity and events, focusing on the large-scale celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, which was organized by the Representative Office this year. The children were also interested in interaction with compatriots and teaching the Russian language. The communication took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

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The Day of Slavic Writing and Culture was celebrated at the Russian House in New Delhi.

The program began with an inspiring master class on Slavic calligraphy led by Russian artist Olga Levchenko. Participants touched the art of ancient writing, learned to draw Cyrillic letters with grace and precision, conveying the spirit of the times.

As part of the cultural program, Indian students of Russian language courses recited poems of great classics of Russian literature with inspiration and performed soulful Russian folk songs, filling the space with sincere feelings and warmth.

A special event was the opening of an exhibition dedicated to the famous journey of the Russian merchant Afanasy Nikitin - "Journey Beyond Three Seas", one of the first Europeans to visit India. This unique monument of Russian literature of the 15th century, included in the chronicle of 1489, became a symbol of the first historical ties between Russia and India.

A pleasant continuation of the program was the screening of the feature film "Pardesi" - the first ever joint Soviet-Indian film project, released in 1957. The film is based on the travel notes of traveler Afanasy Nikitin. The film aroused keen interest among viewers and became a reason for reflection on deep historical ties.

Another exhibition dedicated to Saints Cyril and Methodius, the creators of the Slavic alphabet, attracted special attention. The exposition told about their contribution to the development of culture and education, and also emphasized the value of the Slavic alphabet as a spiritual and historical foundation.

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🚀 В Русском доме в Нью-Дели состоится Международная конференция в онлайн-формате, посвященная «Афанасьевским чтениям».

🌐 Тема конференции — «Переводы «Хождения за три моря» Афанасия Никитина» — откроет широкую дискуссию о значении этого уникального памятника русской литературы, его интерпретациях и переводах на другие языки.

📅 Дата и время: 27 мая 2025 г., в 13:00.
➡️ Ссылка на подключение: https://meet.google.com/rhv-mqxa-btb

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🚀 The Russian House in New Delhi will host an International Conference in an online format dedicated to the Afanasy Readings.

🌐 The conference theme is “Translations of Afanasy Nikitin’s Journey Beyond Three Seas” — it will open a broad discussion about the significance of this unique monument of Russian literature, its interpretations and translations into other languages.

📅 Date and time: May 27, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
➡️ Link to join: https://meet.google.com/rhv-mqxa-btb

💎 Don’t miss the opportunity to become part of an important event!

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The Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in the Republic of India organized the 1st International Conference "Afanasy Readings". This year it was dedicated to the new edition of an outstanding monument of Russian literature - "Journey Beyond Three Seas" by Afanasy Nikitin.

The head of the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in India Dr Elena Remizova and the director of the Russian National Library Mr. Denis Tsypkin addressed the participants with welcoming remarks. They emphasized the cultural and historical significance of the literary monument as a symbol of the early dialogue between Russia and the East.

The theme of the conference - "Translations of "Journey Beyond Three Seas" by Afanasy Nikitin" - provoked a lively discussion among researchers, philologists and teachers. Particular attention was paid to the interpretation of the text, as well as its significance in the intercultural context. It is noteworthy that today the work has already been translated into 14 languages, including Hindi and Farsi, which emphasizes its relevance and demand in different parts of the world.

The conference was also attended by Mr. Denis Khrustalev, a member of the St. Petersburg branch of the Russian Geographical Society, Mr. Alexander Bobrov, a leading employee of the Institute of Russian Literature (Pushkin House) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chairman of the Iranian Association of Russian Language and Literature, Professor of the University of Tehran Mr. Karimi-Motahhar Janolakh, Professor of the University of Tehran Marzieh Yahyapour, a teacher of the Russian language at Shivaji University (Kolhapur) Megha Pansare, a teacher of the School of Russian Language at the University of English and Foreign Languages ​​(Hyderabad) Monica Pandey. Mr. Viktor Danilov also took part on behalf of the Russian House in New Delhi.

The international conference became a vivid example of how literary heritage can serve as a bridge between cultures, uniting peoples through words, meaning and historical memory.

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With the support of the Representative Office of Rossotrudnichestvo in the Republic of India, Indian artist Nishant Kumar Meena took part in the XIX International Forum of Young Journalists "Dialogue of Cultures", which opened in Moscow.

More than 300 young journalists and bloggers from 85 regions of Russia and 35 countries, including India, gathered together to talk about the future of media, share experiences and look for new points of contact between cultures.

The grand opening of the forum began on May 19 with a flower-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and then continued in the legendary Khudozhestvenny cinema with a presentation of the participants' works and the opening of the multimedia exhibition "We Won Together", dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory.

The author of the project was the President of the Media Congress of Journalists of Europe and Asia, Secretary of the Union of Journalists of Russia Mr Ashot Dzhazoyan.

The exhibits include works by Nishant Kumar Meena dedicated to the Leningrad blockade, subtly and deeply conveying the tragedy and courage through the prism of Indian perception.

The very next day, the forum participants met with the director and CEO of Mosfilm Mr Karen Shakhnazarov, learned about the history of the studio and its legendary collection of vintage cars. They also visited the Gorky Film Studio and walked along the routes of one of the main attractions of the capital - the Moscow Metro, from the oldest station to the newest.

Since May 22, the forum continued its work in St. Petersburg. The Hermitage Theater hosted the conference "Dialogue of the Young in a Changing World. Content of the Future", where the director of the Hermitage Mr Mikhail Piotrovsky and representatives of the leading media of Eurasia spoke.

The final event of the program was the multimedia exhibition and festival of short projects "I Live Here" in the General Staff Building of the State Hermitage Museum - a vivid confirmation of the fact that the language of art and culture knows no boundaries.

The next meeting of the Youth Club at the Russian House in New Delhi will be held soon. As part of the event, Nishant Kumar Meena will give a lecture and also make a presentation as part of the 1st International Youth Forum.

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A festive event dedicated to International Children's Day was held at the Russian House in New Delhi.
More than 100 children from both Russian and Indian families took part in the event. A rich cultural and entertainment program was organized for the young guests. Face painting master classes, as well as active and educational games aimed at revealing creative potential and strengthening friendly ties between children of different cultures were held on the territory of the Russian Center for Science and Culture.
The program continued with a screening of the Russian fantasy film "Ognivo" by director Alexander Voitinsky. The film made a strong impression on the audience thanks to its expressive visual style and fairy-tale atmosphere.
"The film left an indelible impression and was able to immerse us in a magical world. Very spectacular, bright and colorful," the participants of the event shared their emotions.
The holiday became a vivid example of cultural exchange and warm interaction between Russia and India. The event evoked a lively response and incredible delight among all participants of today's festive day.

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