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Mumbai University takes up the Russian Challenge

May 17, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran, RIR
Indians’ interest in Russian is revived as it is a key to building a career in the country and also a link language between all the former republics of the USSR

From St Petersburg to the Himalayas: an artist’s journey

May 15, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran, RIR
For Alla Dulh, a painter from Saint-Petersburg, India used to be just another place on her must-visit list. But four years ago she settled in Himalayas, and says it keeps her creative juices flowing

World War 2 on the Russian screen

May 10, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran, RIR
To pay a tribute to the 67th anniversary of Victory Day, Ajay Kamalakaran looks at 5 Russian classics that portray the Great Patriotic War

Victory Day: Russia’s most solemn holiday

May 7, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran
Every profession in Russia has a holiday in its honour, but very few “real” holidays are marked in the country with such gusto and fanfare as May 9, Victory Day.

Russia and India need to urgently solve the row over the Roerich Estate

May 4, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran, RIR
Ajay Kamalakaran discusses Roerich Memorial controversy, recalling the historical aspects which are in favor of conciliation of the interests

Nicholas Roerich’s legacy lives on in Himalayan Hamlet

May 2, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran, specially for RIR
65 years after Nicholas Roerich’s death, his work and legacy continue to play an important role in bringing together the people of Russia and India

Russian ballet troupe mesmerises Mumbai

April 23, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran, RIR
The performance in Mumbai dated to the anniversary of the Indo-Russian diplomatic relations included excerpts of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and Chopin’s Illusive Ball

The next 65 years: what Russia can learn from India

April 13, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran, RIR
As the two countries mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, in this 2-part series, Ajay Kamalakaran looks at how Russia and India can benefit from each other’s experiences

The next 65 years: what India can learn from Russia

April 13, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran, RIR
As the two countries mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, in this 2-part series, Ajay Kamalakaran looks at how Russia and India can benefit from each other’s experiences

Flying the friendly Russian skies

April 4, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran
Ajay Kamalakaran shares his airline travel experiences in Russia

The russophile dilemma in India

March 28, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran
In India people who sympathise with Russia are often classified as ultra-leftists. But times have changed, and the word Russophile does not have to mean communist.

That Far East spring feeling

March 22, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran
After a long and seemingly endless winter, the hint of spring is enough to lift the hearts of the residents in Russia’s Far East. Lovers are out on the prowl, students find the “spring excuse” not to study

A tribute to Russian women on International Women’s Day

March 7, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran, specially for RIR
Unlike in most parts of the world, in Russia Women’s Day is no low key affair that hardly gets noticed

Russian military reforms

March 1, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran, RIR
There must be some reasons for Russian young men aged 18-27 to leave no stone unturned in their attempts to dodge compulsory military enrolment

A little piece of Russia in Mumbai

February 20, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran
Since 1975, the Russian Centre for Science and Culture has been a landmark in Mumbai, with ballet classes, impressive library and a film club offering free screenings of Russian films.

India will benefit from GLONASS

February 16, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran
Vladimir Finov, Managing Director and CEO of NIS GLONASS’ India operations shares his insights on the company’s prospects in the Indian market.

Dealing with the friendly neighbourhood policeman

February 9, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran
Having your documents in order and knowing the registration and visa laws help to be on good terms with Russian police.

A night alone in the Ussuriski taiga

February 9, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran
Trekking a 1 km high mountain near the Russia-China border, spending a chilly night alone in the taiga forest, and later being interrogated by FSB (former KGB) on the suspicion of spying – it was a very special week-end.

Buddhist revival attracts Russian Buryats to India

January 31, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran, specially for RIR
India is now looked upon as an inspiration for Buryats looking to return to being practising Buddhists. Buryat students of Buddhism study at Tibetan monastic universities and bring their knowledge back home.

Indo-Russian cooperation and friendship on the tennis court

January 25, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran, specially for RIR
Sania Mirza has been a great role model for girls but tennis in India still needs to be popularized. Tennis revolution in Russia in the 1990s can serve as a good example.
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