🇷🇺🇮🇳Strengthening Russia-India Educational Ties

🎉On September 16th, the SRM Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai was hosting the grand opening of the Russian Language and Culture Center of N.P. Ogarev Mordovia State University (Saransk).

📚This new Center is set to enhance educational collaboration between India and Russia, offering Russian language courses, cultural workshops, lectures on literature, history, art, and more, along with guidance for students interested in studying in Russia.

🔵The grand opening was attended by Consul General of the Russian Federation in Chennai Valery Khodzhaev, Counsellor of N.P. Ogarev Mordovia State University Dmitriy Glushko, Director of Russian House in Chennai Alexander Dodonov, Registrar of SRM Institute of Science and Technology Dr. S. Ponunusamy.
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An Indian adaptation of the "Swan Lake" presented in Kolkata

"Hansika", an adaptation of the Russian classical ballet "Swan Lake" by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, is created in the context of the Indian classical Odissi danse. The performance was presented to Kolkatans on September 29th at the GD Birla Sabhagar.

The show is choreographed by Sharmila Mukerjee, a renowned Odissi dancer, who adapted the classical ballet to the Indian realities, while keeping the humane aspect of the plot that resonates in any corner of the world. Original theme by Pyotr Tchaikovsky was in the core of the "Hansika" music by Praveen D Rao.

Sergey Shushin, vice-consul and director of the Russian House, attended the Odissi ballet as the chief guest and congratulated the performers on their success.
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Индийская адаптация «Лебединого озера» представлена ​​в Калькутте

«Хансика» явялется адаптацией русского классического балета «Лебединое озеро» Петра Ильича Чайковского, созданной в контексте индийского классического танца Одисси. Спектакль был представлен жителям Калькутты 29 сентября на сцене Дж.Д. Бирла Сабхагар.

Хореографом шоу выступила Шармила Мукерджи, известная танцовщица Одисси, которая адаптировала классический балет к индийским реалиям, сохранив при этом гуманистический аспект сюжета, который находит отклик в любом уголке мира. Оригинальная тема Петра Чайковского легла в основу музыки «Хансики» Правина Д. Рао.

Сергей Шушин, вице-консул и директор Русского дома, посетил балет Одисси в качестве главного гостя и поздравил артистов с успешным выступлением.

📸 Sharmila Mukerjee

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On October 11 Russian House in Chennai hosted a heartwarming farewell for over 90 Indian students embarking on their journey to Russia for higher education.
🎓🇮🇳🇷🇺The event was filled with well-wishes and guidance for both students and their proud parents.

👉Distinguished guests at the event included:
Dr. Babu Ganesh, Block Officer Medavakkam, Government of Tamil Nadu
Dr. T. Balasubramanian, Dean of Sri Lalithambigai Medical College
Dr. D. Rajiv Raj, Senior Consultant & Associate Professor, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and University
Mr. Ravi Chandran, Director of Study Abroad Educational Consultants
Their insightful words and invaluable advice motivated students to embrace this new chapter with confidence and determination.

🎉📚We wish all the students great success in their studies and look forward to seeing their achievements in the years to come!

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#OTD Today, one of the greatest museums in the world - the Hermitage - celebrates its birthday!

🎨On December 7, 1764, Empress Catherine II created a painting gallery in the Winter Palace and acquired for her a collection of paintings by Dutch and Flemish masters.
This event became the starting point in the history of one of the largest and most famous museums in the world - the Hermitage.

🖼️🎨Today, the Hermitage Museum consists of thousands of square meters of the museum complex, millions of archaeological finds and numismatic monuments, works of fine and applied art.
❤The Hermitage carefully preserves not only the masterpieces of national but also world culture.
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🎄🚇The New Year's train is at the Ring Line of the Moscow metro. You can ride it until January 31, 2025.
☃️More than 700 three-dimensional figures were used for the decorations.
#Russia #Moscow #RussianMetro #Metro #Subway #NewYear #NewYear2025

🇷🇺🎅"Ded Moroz"! (Father Frost!) - 500 schoolchildren from the Sevalaya Trust school call a beloved Russian symbol of New Year and winter!

❄Father Frost has made his way from Velikiy Ustyug, Russia, to Chennai to bring holiday cheer to the city’s children.

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🇷🇺🏛Alexandrinsky Theatre
🎭The Alexandrinsky Theatre is the second most famous theatre in St. Petersburg, home of the oldest theatre company in Russia, and one of the finest works of the great neoclassical architect Carlo Rossi.
The Alexandrinsky Theatre is considered one of the architectural jewels of the city.
#Russia #SaintPetersburg #Theatre