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India opens consulates in Kazan and Yekaterinburg

Consulates General in Kazan and Yekaterinburg will open new opportunities for compatriots living, studying, or working in these regions. Now, processing documents, participating in cultural and educational programs, establishing business contacts, and traveling between the two countries will become easier. For Indians living in Russia permanently or arriving for study and work, the consulates will offer new opportunities for convenient interaction.

DARIA KARASEVA , Master's Student at MGIMO, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia

April 23, 2026

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Launch of the Mayak project: help, support, and unification

The ANO "Near Club — Compatriots of India in Russia" is pleased to announce the long-awaited launch of the "Mayak" project, developed by a team of Indian IT specialists to provide comprehensive support to Indian compatriots living in Russia. The "Mayak" project is an online service (website) designed to provide assistance, support, consultations, information sharing, and community-building for Indian nationals residing in Russia for various purposes (study, work, family, etc.).

IVAN K, Postgraduate student at Peoples' Friendship University of Russia

April 23, 2026

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The Story of a Family That Found God in India

Today, we would like to introduce you to an extraordinary family whose story is an example of how personal paths, running parallel for decades, can converge at one point, thanks to India, the ancient spiritual tradition of Sanatana Dharma, and the grace of a Satguru. Oksana and Konstantin Gorchakov met in India, a country that brought them together not only through business but also through a deep connection that each of them developed after going through their own journeys of search and personal crises. Living between Russia and India, and raising their daughter within the Indian spiritual tradition, they share their story.

Maria Savchenkova

April 23, 2026

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INDIA: A Country That Ceases To Be Exotic

Today, India is experiencing a tourist renaissance—quiet but confident. The country has long ceased to be just a collection of postcard images of Goa, elephants, and spices. Today, India is a place people visit for experiences that cannot be found anywhere else: for authenticity, for energy, and for a diversity that cannot be reduced to a glossy finish.

KSENIA B, MGIMO UNIVERSITY, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF RUSSIA

April 23, 2026

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Results of the first Russian-Indian Afanasy Nikitin Prize

On August 15, 2025, India’s Independence Day, a significant event in the field of public diplomacy took place: the presentation of the First Russian-Indian Afanasy Nikitin Award. The gala evening was organized by the ANO "NRI Club - Compatriots of India in Russia," which, with the support of the Embassy of India in Russia, established the Afanasy Nikitin Medal "Friendship Through the Ages." This medal recognizes outstanding achievements in strengthening the Russian-Indian partnership across various fields, including education, science, culture, politics, diplomacy, healthcare, and public affairs.

DMITRY KURBATOV, Secretary of the ANO "NRI Club - Compatriots of India in Russia"

April 23, 2026

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Achala Moulik’s Speech at MGIMO on the Eve of the Leo Tolstoy International Peace Prize Ceremony

On September 8, 2025, the renowned Indian writer Achala Moulik addressed the students of MGIMO. She arrived in Moscow as a jury member for the Leo Tolstoy International Peace Prize, the results of which were announced in Moscow on the eve of the great Russian writer's birthday. The meeting between A. Moulik and the future specialists in international relations was moderated by M.A. Suchkov, Director of the MGIMO Institute for International Studies (IIS). The event was organized with the support of the IIS Center for Scientific Diplomacy and Youth in Science.

MIKHAIL K, STUDENT AT MGIMO UNIVERSITY, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF RUSSIA

April 23, 2026

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How to Do Business the Indian Way: says orientalist Lidiya Kulik

Senior Research Fellow at the “Centre for Indian Studies” of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Candidate of Historical Sciences, and Head of the India Studies Program at the SKOLKOVO School of Management, Lidiya Kulik, believes that the mentality of Indians is very similar to that of Russians. She explained to readers of “Vechernyaya Moskva” how this can help in doing business.

Lidiya Kulik

April 23, 2026

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National Unity Day: Why November 4 Is an Important Date for Russians

National Unity Day is often considered a relatively new holiday, although the idea of unity in the face of challenges is deeply rooted in Russian history. The holiday serves as a reminder of a time when the country's fate depended on the actions of ordinary people. It unites those who live, work, and build the future of Russia today, including the Indian diaspora, which has become a notable part of Russia’s multicultural fabric.

EKATERINA A, Master's Student at MGIMO, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia

April 23, 2026

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23rd Russian-Indian Forum: Agreements and a Focus on Friendship

On December 4–5, the 23rd Russian-Indian Summit took place in New Delhi. It was remembered not only for its formal outcomes and signed agreements, but also for the remarkably warm and heartfelt atmosphere that was felt even by those following the events on their television and mobile screens. From the very first moments, it was clear that the summit would be special: at the aircraft steps, Russian President Vladimir Putin was personally welcomed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Then, in a break from protocol, they travelled together in the Indian leader’s car to an informal dinner at his residence.

Leila Turayanova

April 22, 2026

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THE SUCCESSES OF MODERN INDIAN SCIENCE: A NEW INTELLECTUAL POWERHOUSE

Modern India is a country rapidly transitioning from a developing nation into a global-level scientific and technological hub. Behind the familiar images of festivals, the aroma of spices, and ancient temples lies a powerful intellectual effort that is changing the country from within. Indian science is experiencing rapid growth and is shaping one of India’s new faces today—dynamic, ambitious, and incredibly talented. One of the most striking symbols of this new scientific era is the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, launched in 2023. India became the first country to soft-land a spacecraft on the Moon's south pole—a zone believed to contain ice reserves and new insights on the origin of the Solar System. Behind this success stands a new generation of ISRO engineers—people who grew up in the digital age and utilize principles of rapid prototyping and frugal engineering unavailable to many traditional space agencies. No less impressive is the 2024 launch of the Aditya-L1 mission, India's first spacecraft for studying the Sun, which was placed at a Lagrange point and began transmitting data on solar activity, crucial for protecting satellites and power grids.

MARIA SAVCHENKOVA, MASTER'S STUDENT AT MGIMO UNIVERSITY, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF RUSSIA

April 22, 2026

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