🇷🇺🇮🇳 On November 28-29, in New Delhi, officials of the Russian Embassy in India took part in the international conference "India AEO Dialogue: Enhancing Global Trade Partnership".

🤝 During the event, customs services of different countries, international organizations and leading Indian companies discussed issues of developing the AEO system, its popularization among business circles, improving the mechanisms of interaction between customs services under mutual recognition agreements.

📝 Representative of the Federal Customs Service of Russia in India Igor Ten made a report on Russia's AEO programme and the implementation of the relevant agreement with India.

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🇷🇺 On November 29, the Alexander Kadakin School of the Russian Embassy in India hosted the "Carousel of Kindness" charity fair with the support of the ANO "Center for the Development of Social and Cultural Relations "Atlas".

🇷🇺 For the event, students jointly with their parents and teachers prepared thematic tables for selling homemade Russian and Indian dishes as well as handicrafts and souvenirs.

🟣 In the welcoming address at the opening, Spouse of the Russian Ambassador to India Diana Alipova underscored the high relevance of such events for the spiritual and moral development of the younger generation.

👥 Representatives of the Indian charitable foundations "Chintan" and "Brighter Future Learning Centre" also took part in the fair.

🇷🇺 A prize raffle was held among the visitors. All revenues will be donated to charity and local schools.

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🇷🇺🇮🇳 On December 2-4, Consul General of Russia in Mumbai Ivan Fetisov and Counsellor of the Russian Embassy in India, Representative of the Russian Federal Customs Service in India Igor Ten took part in the 33rd plenary session of the International Coordinating Council on Trans-Eurasian Transportation (CCTT) in Lonavala, Maharashtra.

📝 As part of the event chaired by the CCTT Secretariat and the Federation of Freight Forwarders' Associations in India, Russian representatives delivered addresses underscoring the need to consolidate efforts to develop the International North-South Transport Corridor.

💬 The meeting of the Council was attended by leading logistics companies from Russia, India, Asian and European countries, relevant government agencies, and port authorities, who summed up the work on the development of transport infrastructure across the Eurasian continent.

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🇷🇺🇮🇳 On December 3, the National School of Drama in New Delhi hosted the premiere of the play "The Threepenny Opera" by German playwright Bertolt Brecht staged by Russian director, teacher of the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) Natalia Shurganova.

🎭 The performance, the rehearsal preparation for which took a month and a half, included vocal parts and choreographic numbers.

👏 The three-act play was warmly received by the local public, and the Indian actors were greeted with a loud ovation from the audience.

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📆 #OTD, on December 4 India celebrates the Navy Day.

🛳 Established more than half a century ago, this holiday serves as a reminder of the glorious feats of the Indian Navy and its role in ensuring the country's security.

🇷🇺🇮🇳 The Russian-Indian cooperation in the naval sphere remains one of the priority areas of bilateral interaction: in 2024, the Russian Navy ships made several visits to the ports of Kochi and Visakhapatnam, while the Indian representatives took part in the Main Naval Parade in St Petersburg in July.

🫡 Congratulations to our colleagues!

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💬 On December 3, the conference "Rama on the World Stage" dedicated to the literary and social significance of the Indian deity Rama, the 7th avatar of Vishnu, concluded at Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Agra.

🇷🇺🇮🇳 The event was attended by students of MGIMO University, who shared their vision of the cultural and civilizational closeness of Russia and India.

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🎬 On December 4, the 30th International Film Festival (KIFF) kicked off in Kolkata.

🇷🇺🇮🇳 The opening ceremony was attended by Head of the Kolkata branch of the Indian Association of Russian Compatriots Irina Malysheva.

💃 At the invitation of choreographer Dona Ganguli, Malysheva presented Russian dance culture as part of a mass dance flash mob.

📆 The KIFF will be held from December 4 to 11.

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🎬 On December 5, diplomats of the Russian Embassy in India took part in the opening ceremony of the 17th Global Film Festival in Noida.

🇷🇺 In her speech preceding the screening of the documentary film "Russian Marriage Quest", Counsellor Yulia Aryaeva spoke about the traditions and customs of weddings in different regions of Russia, noting their richness, brightness and a high degree of similarity with Indian ones.

🖼 In the foyer, a photo exhibition dedicated to Russian wedding traditions was presented to those gathered.

👩‍🚀 As part of the festival, which will last three days, films from more than 10 countries will be shown. On December 7 at 2 PM, viewers will have a chance to watch the Russian feature movie "Challenge", which was shot in space.

📍 One can attend the screening at FC 14/15, Marwah Studios, Film City, Sector 16A, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

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✨ On December 8, the Russian Embassy in India took part in the 34th DCWA & Diplomatic Community Bazaar in New Delhi.

🪆 The Russian stall featured traditional Russian snacks and sweets, folk art and handicraft items, including the world-famous matryoshka dolls.

🎶 The event was adorned by three performances of the Russian folk groups with songs and dances.

🟣Revenues will be donated to charity.

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🎬 On December 7, as part of the 17th Global Film Festival in Noida, a screening of the Russian feature film "Challenge" that was shot in outer space took place.

🇷🇺 Attaché of the Russian Embassy in India Ekaterina Lazareva addressed the audience with a welcoming speech.

👏 The movie was warmly received by the Indian spectators. The organizers of the event expressed intention for further festival cooperation with the Russian side.

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🇷🇺🇮🇳 On December 9, the Rashtriya Raksha University in Gandhinagar hosted an international symposium themed "India-Russia Bilateral Relations: A Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership" with the support of the Russian Embassy and the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in India.

📝 In a video address to the participants, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov underscored that amid the turbulent geopolitical circumstances the strengthening of Russian-Indian coordination on security issues both bilaterally and multilaterally is of particular importance. He accentuated the high demand for expanded dialogue between the law enforcement agencies of the two countries with a view to ensuring a timely response to new challenges.

👥 The forum was attended by Consul General of Russia in Mumbai Ivan Fetisov, Representative of Rossotrudnichestvo in India Elena Remizova, Representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in India Pavel Khalashnyuk, as well as Representative of the Federal Customs Service of Russia in India Igor Ten and official of the Trade Representation of Russia in India Andrey Podchufarov (both in an online format).

🤝 The discussions examined in detail the current state and prospects of Russian-Indian cooperation in key sectors, including in security, trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation.

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🇷🇺🇮🇳 On December 9, Minister Counsellor & DCM of the Russian Embassy in India Roman Babushkin had a meeting with Russian participants of the 11th National Abilympics Competitions in India.

🤝 During the lively discussion, they underscored the importance of increased contacts in this area with a view to expanding support for people with disabilities and enriching the dynamically developing Russian-Indian humanitarian ties.

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🇷🇺🇮🇳 On December 10, as part of the cultural exchange programme between School No. 525, St Petersburg, and St Mark's World School, Meera Bagh, New Delhi, a meeting of Russian and Indian schoolchildren took place.

💬 During the event, Principal of School No. 525 Elena Polyakova, Vice Principal Inga Palacheva, Founder Chairperson of St Mark's World School T.P.Aggarwal and Attaché of the Russian Embassy in India Ekaterina Lazareva addressed the students.

🤝 The representative of the Russian diplomatic mission underscored the importance of cultural exchanges for strengthening mutual understanding and respect between the peoples.

🟣 The meeting ended with artistic performances prepared by students of both schools and dedicated to the rich cultural traditions of the two countries.

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🇷🇺🇮🇳 On December 11, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov addressed the Oil & Gas Annual Conference & Expo 2024 hosted by The Times Group.

⚡️ Denis Alipov noted the dynamic development of the Russian-Indian oil and gas cooperation marked by record levels of hydrocarbon trade, and underscored Russia's significant contribution to India's energy security. He accentuated the importance of multilateral initiatives implemented by the BRICS countries on this track, including the Energy Research Cooperation Platform.

👥 The event was attended by representatives of the Indian government agencies, business community, socio-political and scientific circles, think tanks, the diplomatic corps and private sector.

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🇷🇺 On December 2, the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi hosted the opening ceremony of the educational expedition of the international volunteer program "Russian Language Ambassadors".

🇮🇳 The event was attended by Acting Dean of the JNU School of Language Literature and Culture Studies Dr Md.Qutbuddin, Chairperson of the Center of Russian Studies Prof Richa Sawant, and Assistant Professor at the Center Sonu Saini.

📹 Head of the Department of International Youth Partnership of the Alexander Pushkin State Russian Language Institute Svetlana Ulyanova addressed the audience online from Moscow.

🤝 The representatives of the universities noted the fruitful cooperation underscoring that the programme in India is being held for the second year in a row.

🎓 Head of the Department of Strategic Communications of the Pushkin Institute Andrey Klenin introduced the guests of the event to the opportunities for obtaining higher education in Russia.

➡️ As part of their mission, the volunteers held several interactive classes and master classes with schoolchildren and students studying the Russian language.

📆 The educational expedition will last till December 29.

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🇷🇺🇮🇳 On December 12, Minister Counsellor & DCM of the Russian Embassy in India Roman Babushkin took part in the XII All-India Conference of Russian Compatriots at the Russian House in New Delhi.

🤝 The active contribution of compatriots' associations, primarily under the auspices of the Indian Association of Russian Compatriots celebrating its 20th anniversary, to strengthening the position of the Russian language and culture, supporting traditional values, preserving the historical memory of the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945), and charity initiatives was noted.

🟣 In a warm, informal atmosphere, the participants discussed the results of joint work in 2024 and plans for 2025, including the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War and events aimed at capacity-building of the compatriots' movement in India.

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🇷🇺🇮🇳 On December 12, the Russian Embassy in India hosted an official reception to bestow the Order of Friendship on H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, Catholicos of the East and Malankara Metropolitan.

🤝 During the auspicious ceremony, H.E. Denis Alipov, Ambassador of Russia to India, noted the Catholicos's constant work to develop dialogue between the sisterly Russian and Malankara Orthodox Syrian Churches as well as his humanitarian and philanthropic endeavors, including the launch of cooperation between the Central Clinical Hospital of St Alexis, Metropolitan of Moscow, and St George's Hospital in Kerala.

📝 The audience was also addressed by H.G. Dr Youhanon Mar Demetrios, Metropolitan of Delhi Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.

👥 The event was attended by the ambassadors and diplomats of embassies of friendly countries, including Belarus, Egypt, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, prominent representatives of local business, public and religious circles, mass media, cultural figures, Russian compatriots.

🎵 The performance of Antonio Vivaldi’s "Gloria" by the Delhi Chamber Choir under the conduct of Nadezhda Balyan became a bright decoration of the evening.

🖼 In the foyer, guests of the reception had the opportunity to get acquainted with the exhibition of paintings by Russian artist Olga Levchenko.

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