April 11-13, the Indo-Russian Educational Summit - the largest event of this kind in the history of relations between the two countries - will be held in New Delhi. Dozens of Russian universities are coming to the capital of India to take part in the Summit program.
Our goal is not only to showcase the opportunities of the Russian universities and their educational programs to the Indian audience, but also to create a platform for dialogue and exchange of experience to enhance cooperation that will benefit students, scientists and organizations of the two countries.
Venues:
April 11 and 13 – Russian House in New Delhi (24, Firozeshah Rd, 110001)
April 12 – Le Méridien Hotel (Windsor Pl, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001).
More information at: https://indorussianeducationsummit.com

🪆 In other news, Maslenitsa is currently being celebrated all across Russia and beyond!

🌞 This ancient holiday, predating Russia's adoption of Christianity, originally honored the pagan Sun god Yarilo, marking the end of winter and heralding the beginning of spring. Later on, Maslenitsa was adapted to the Christian calendar, serving as the festive week preceding the Orthodox Great Lent.

🥞 Today, many Russians celebrate Maslenitsa on a grand scale, just like in the old days, with mass folk festivals, entertainment and games. The holiday is synonymous with "blini" or Russian pancakes (round and yellow, just like the Sun), which are being served in abundant quantities throughout the week in every household and at all festive events.

🇷🇺 Maslenitsa's traditions reflect Russia's rich cultural and religious history. They help people connect with their heritage and one another, fostering a sense of community and continuity that transcends generations.

* The attached video showcases the Maslenitsa festivities currently taking place at the "RUSSIA EXPO" in Moscow.

🎙 Foreign Ministry statement regarding the Kiev regime’s terrorist actions during the presidential election in the Russian Federation

❌ The neo-Nazi Kiev regime continues to display its criminal and terrorist identity for the whole world to see.

Over the past two days, the intense shelling of the Belgorod Region has resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to 19 others.

On March 16, the Ukrainian Armed Forces used a UAV to drop a bomb on a polling station in Blagoveshchenka, Zaporozhye Region.

Over the last week, the neo-Nazis in Kiev have systematically subjected residential neighbourhoods in Donetsk to artillery shelling and drone attacks, targeting kindergartens, schools, and healthcare facilities. Attacks were also carried out on border districts of the Kursk Region and in Rozhdestvenka, Belgorod Region.

Sabotage and reconnaissance units staffed by Ukrainian fighters have stepped up their attempts to penetrate the Russian territory, but the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have effectively repelled these attacks.

☝️ It is obvious that it was the presidential election currently underway in Russia which prompted the corrupt Kiev regime to step up its terrorist activity in order to show its Western patrons its proactive position and ask for more financial aid and lethal weapons.

Through the unrelenting shelling of civilian infrastructure in our country, the Ukrainian Armed Forces seek to disrupt the election and prevent civilians from expressing their will, intimidate people and deny them the opportunity to cast their ballots.

❗️ The Foreign Ministry firmly condemns the brutal crimes committed by the Kiev regime, which deliberately targets civilians and civilian infrastructure.

We will make sure that all attempts to use terrorist tactics to influence the election are documented, thoroughly investigated, and that their perpetrators face severe and inevitable punishment.

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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s address on the 10th anniversary of the Crimean Spring (Moscow, March 16, 2024)

🔟 years ago – on March 16, 2014 – the people of Crimea participated in a referendum, making an independent and informed choice to determine their own future by reuniting with Russia, thus exercising their right to self-determination in full compliance with the UN Charter and the Declaration on Principles of International Law.

The ensuing developments showed this was the only way to go, which made it possible to defend the lives, honour and dignity of the Crimean people from the encroachments of the Russophobic Kiev regime.

We well remember that troubling and terrible spring, when the bloody coup brought neo-Nazis to power in Kiev. We also remember the notorious “friendship trains” that were packed off by the ideological followers of the Banderites to quell the protests of Crimean residents, who chose not to betray the values, culture, history and centuries-old traditions of their ancestors. The ensuing anti-Crimea sanctions, bombings of power lines, and the transport, energy and water blockades reinforced Crimean residents’ belief in the fact that they had made the right choice.

🇷🇺 The question of who Crimea and Sevastopol belong to is closed. The peninsula is an integral part of the Russian Federation.

Over the past ten years, we have managed to overcome numerous problems that were the legacy of Ukraine. Large projects which contribute to reviving and renewing Crimea. <...>

☝️ Notably, the rights of all citizens without exception, regardless of their ethnic background or language preferences, are strictly respected in Crimea. Russian, Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar are state languages in the republic, and their status is protected by law.

With a clear outlook for what lies ahead, the people of Crimea can look to the future with confidence and optimism.

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🇷🇺 Over 400 Russian citizens voted at polling station № 8099 at the Russian Embassy in New Delhi 🇮🇳 during first 6 hours of voting.

#Election2024

🗓 On March 18, 2014, President of Russia Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of Crimea Sergey Aksyonov, Chairman of the State Council of Crimea Vladimir Konstantinov and Head of Sevastopol Alexey Chaly signed the Agreement formalising Crimea’s reunification with the Russian Federation.

🗳 This historic moment occurred just two days after the all-Crimean referendum had been held. 96.77% of Crimeans and 95.6% of Sevastopol residents supported reunification with Russia. It was the embodiment of the right of peoples for self-determination and a true triumph of democracy.

💬 President Putin: In people’s hearts and minds, Crimea has always been an inseparable part of Russia. This firm conviction is based on truth and justice and was passed from generation to generation, over time, under any circumstances (from the Address by the President of the Russian Federation on March 18, 2014).

The ensuing developments, including attempts by the post-coup Ukrainian authorities to punish the peninsula's population, prove that the decision of Crimeans to reunite with Russia was the only way to go. Having made their choice to be with their historical homeland, with Russia, the residents of Crimea avoided the fate of the many Russians and Russian-speakers, did not fall victim to the Russophobic Kiev regime.

Instead, the peninsula and its people flourished, overcoming decades of neglect and decay under Ukraine, becoming one of the most rapidly developing region worldwide.

💬 Sergey Lavrov: The question of who Crimea and Sevastopol belong to is closed. The peninsula is an integral part of the Russian Federation (from the address of Russia's Foreign Minister on the 10th anniversary of the Crimean Spring, March 16, 2014).

#CrimeaIsRussia #TogetherForever

❗️Voting for Russia's General Elex Concludes at Polling Stations Around India - Where ballots are now being sorted & counted

🎉 Today, our country celebrates the 🔟th Anniversary of the historic reunification of Crimea with Russia.

The past decade has seen Crimea change dramatically, as Russia has done tremendous work to improve the region’s economic, investment, cultural and tourist appeal. Today, Crimea is one of the fastest growing regions not only in Russia, but in the entire continent.

💬 Sergey Lavrov: Large projects which contribute to reviving and renewing Crimea, helping it integrate into the political, legal and socioeconomic space of Russia and improve the quality of life, have been implemented and some are underway. (from the Russian Foreign Minister’s video address on the 10th anniversary of the Crimean Spring, Moscow, March 16, 2024).

Over the past 10 years:

✅ Major transport infrastructure facilities have been developed:

• Crimean Bridge, the longest bridge in Europe, and a symbol of Crimea’s reunification with Russia.

• Simferopol International Airport, one of the most comfortable, well-equipped, and up-to-date airports in Russia.

• The Tavrida highway, connecting cities from Kerch to Sevastopol.

✅ Social facilities upgraded or built anew:

• More than 7 million square metres of housing made available.

• Several multipurpose medical centres opened, including the Semashko Republican Clinical Hospital.

• Artek, the largest international children’s centre in the world, was renovated.

• Three major sports facilities built, including the Water Sports Palace in Simferopol.

• Ten schools have been built and 160 kindergartens have opened.

🤝 Much has been done to harmonise ethnic and religious relations in the peninsula. An atmosphere of inter-ethnic and inter-religious harmony is now maintained in Crimea. Linguistic equality and diversity are respected.

Today, Crimea has everything to ensure its further effective long-term development, and Crimeans can look to the future with confidence and optimism.

#CrimeaIsRussia #TogetherForever