⛸ On October 18, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, hosted the premiere of the "Scheherazade — Ice Show" by Olympic champion Tatiana Navka.

🇷🇺🇮🇳 Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov took part in the opening ceremony of the event, underscoring in his address to the artists and spectators the uniqueness of this international show, organized for the first time in India, as well as the unparalleled talent and professionalism of Tatiana Navka and her team.

🙀 For the spectacle, EKA Arena in Ahmedabad housed a specially prepared site, for the creation of which more than 100 tons of real ice were used. The main roles in the "Scheherazade — Ice Show" are played by renowned figure skaters, multiple champions of Russia and Europe, world and Olympic champions — Tatiana Navka, Victoria Sinitsina, Nikita Katsalapov, Povilas Vanagas, Ivan Righini, Egor Murashov and others.

❗️The ice show will continue on October 19 and 20.

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🇷🇺🌊🇮🇳 On October 21, a detachment of ships of the Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet, consisting of the diesel-electric submarine "Ufa" and the rescue tug "Alatau", arrived on a business call at the port of Kochi.

🟣The programme of the visit includes a meeting with representatives of the Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy, sports competitions, and replenishment of supplies.

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🎨 #OTD, on October 23, 1904, 120 years ago, Svetoslav Roerich, an outstanding Russian painter, thinker and continuator of a great dynasty, was born in St Petersburg.

🤔 The talented artist from childhood expressed interest in natural sciences, ornithology, mineralogy, which was later reflected in a unique perception of nature through his paintings.

🖼 Portrait mastery became a special page in the master's creative path — his works featured the ability to reveal the inner world of a person, convey the spiritual and emotional appearance of the model.

🇮🇳 India became his second homeland, where he created many wonderful paintings that captured the richness of local culture and philosophy. Svetoslav Roerich's artistic legacy manifests itself in a harmonious synthesis of Western and Eastern traditions, embodied in exquisite technique and deep symbolic content of paintings.

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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 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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🇮🇳 #OTD, on December 14, we honor the legendary Raj Kapoor, a titan of Indian cinema whose charisma and artistry left an indelible mark on the hearts of millions. From his unforgettable performances to his pioneering vision, Raj Kapoor's legacy continues to inspire generations.

🎬 His films became the personification of Indian cinema and culture and their guide abroad. For his fellow citizens, Raj Kapoor became a symbol of the new, independent India, while his characters instilled hope and encouraged people to great achievements.

🤝 The infinitely talented actor and director was also dearly loved beyond the borders of his country. In the Soviet Union, he was adored and revered as the creator and the main star in the iconic "Awaara" and "Shree 420" movies, which became favorites for several generations of Soviet citizens. Raj Kapoor repeatedly visited the USSR, where he was always given a warm welcome at the highest level, and among the people he received a kind nickname — "Comrade Awaara".

🇷🇺 Today in Russia, Raj Kapoor is remembered as a great friend of our country, whose contribution to the development of bilateral cultural and humanitarian ties is truly colossal. For many, his name still remains the first association with India.

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🇷🇺🇮🇳 On February 1, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov addressed the opening ceremony of the New Delhi World Book Fair, at which Russia is the Focus Country in 2025.

☝🏻 He underscored that it was a great honour for Russia to participate in the exhibition in such a role, as well as pointed out that the event would be a brilliant opportunity to explore new areas of Russian-Indian literary cooperation.

👥 President of India Droupadi Murmu officially inaugurated the fair. The ceremony was attended by Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education of India, Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education of India, Prof Milind Sudhakar Marathe, Chairman of the National Book Trust of India (NBT), Yuvraj Malik, Director of the NBT, and Alexei Varlamov, prominent writer, Head of the Russian delegation.

📚 During the event, Droupadi Murmu, accompanied by Denis Alipov, visited the Russian stand, noting that Russia's high representation at the book exhibition will contribute to strengthening cultural ties between the two countries.

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