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Explore the latest news, diaspora stories, and practical insights for the Indian community. From business and education to tourism and culture, this issue brings together the voices and experiences that matter most to Indians living, working, and studying across Russia.

The Development of the Aerospace Industry in India and Russian-Indian Space Cooperation (On the 65th Anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s Flight)
Indo-Russian Relations

The Development of the Aerospace Industry in India and Russian-Indian Space Cooperation (On the 65th Anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s Flight)

The 65-year space partnership between Russia and India has evolved from early satellite launches into deep technological integration across satellite navigation, manned spaceflight, and rocket engine manufacturing. The collaboration features reciprocal ground tracking stations, advanced cosmonaut training for India's upcoming Gagarin mission, and the licensed production of powerful Russian RD-191M rocket engines.

Georgy Kvasnikov, Student at MGIMO University
June 12, 2026
Hindi in Russia: Prospects and Challenges
General

Hindi in Russia: Prospects and Challenges

Interest in studying the Hindi language is growing among Russian students, supported by a long academic tradition and expanding university partnerships between Russia and India. While English remains dominant in international business, the rise of small-to-medium enterprise cooperation and new economic ties are steadily increasing the practical demand for Hindi-speaking specialists in Russia.

MAXIM DEMCHENKO, 
Associate Professor, Department of Oriental Languages, Moscow State Linguistic University (MSLU); Hindi teacher and translator
June 12, 2026
Priorities of the Indian BRICS Chairmanship and New Horizons for Russian-Indian Cooperation
Indo-Russian Relations

Priorities of the Indian BRICS Chairmanship and New Horizons for Russian-Indian Cooperation

India's BRICS chairmanship focuses on economic resilience, artificial intelligence, and digital sovereignty to strengthen the Global South's international influence. This strategic approach deepens Russian-Indian collaboration across high technology, energy, and transportation logistics, reinforcing a partnership built on mutual national interests.

MARIA SAVCHENKOVA, Master's student at MGIMO University
June 12, 2026
From Missile Boats to Nuclear Submarines: A Half-Century of Cooperation Between the Indian and Soviet Navies
Indo-Russian Relations

From Missile Boats to Nuclear Submarines: A Half-Century of Cooperation Between the Indian and Soviet Navies

The 1971 war cemented strategic India-USSR naval cooperation, with Soviet missile boats and submarines playing a key role in India's victory. This partnership established long-term maritime collaboration, including major projects like the modernization of the INS Vikramaditya.

Semyon Vorobyov, student at the Institute of Asian and African Studies, Lomonosov Moscow State University
June 12, 2026
How the Indian Diaspora Welcomed 2026 in Russia
Diaspora Stories

How the Indian Diaspora Welcomed 2026 in Russia

From January to May 2026, the Indian diaspora organized numerous cultural events across Russia, including festivals, exhibitions, and film screenings. These vibrant celebrations highlighted the deep cultural integration of the Indian community within Russia's multinational society.

VICTORIA IGNATIEVA, student at MGIMO University under the Russian Foreign Ministry
June 12, 2026
Memory That Brings Us Together: Why Victory Day Matters to India and Indians in Russia
General

Memory That Brings Us Together: Why Victory Day Matters to India and Indians in Russia

Victory Day on May 9 highlights Russia's deep historical memory and honoring of wartime sacrifices, reflecting values of family and resilience that resonate strongly with Indian culture. The holiday serves as a bridge of mutual understanding, reminding both nations of their shared contributions and individual sacrifices during World War II.

DARIA KARASEVA, Master’s student at MGIMO University, under the Russian Foreign Ministry
June 12, 2026
Russia Day: A Celebration of Unity, History and Culture
General

Russia Day: A Celebration of Unity, History and Culture

Russia Day, celebrated on June 12, highlights national unity, historical continuity, and the country's diverse culture through festive events. The holiday serves as an opportunity for international visitors, including those from India, to engage with Russia's traditions, history, and cultural heritage.

VICTORIA ISAKOVA, Student of the Philological faculty at People’s Friendship University Russia (RUDN)
June 12, 2026
India opens consulates in Kazan and Yekaterinburg
General

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

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
The Story of a Family That Found God in India
General

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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