Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Mumbai

🇷🇺🇮🇳On October 8, Consul General of Russia in Mumbai I.Yu. Fetisov participated in a roundtable discussion on investment and international cooperation, hosted by the Chief Minister of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav, on the sidelines of the Invest in Bhopal 2027 forum. 🤝During the meeting, the participants discussed promising areas of cooperation between Russia and Madhya Pradesh, including industry, agriculture, automotive manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. Particular attention was paid to establishing direct contacts between Russian and Indian enterprises, with an emphasis on expanding cooperation between Madhya Pradesh and the regions of Russia. 💬For his part, Dr. Mohan Yadav expressed interest in the participation of representatives of Russian government institutions and business circles in the International Investment Summit, scheduled to take place in late January 2027 in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. #RussiaIndia #FriendshipDosti

🇷🇺🇮🇳8 октября в Мумбаи Генеральный консул России И.Ю.Фетисов принял участие в круглом столе, посвященном вопросам инвестиций и международного сотрудничества, организованном главным министром индийского штата Мадхья-Прадеш Моханом Ядавом на полях форума «Invest in Bhopal 2027». 🤝 В ходе встречи обсудили перспективные направления взаимодействия между Россией и Мадхья-Прадеш, в том числе в сферах промышленности, сельского хозяйства, автомобилестроения и фармацевтики. Особое внимание уделено установлению прямых контактов между российскими и индийскими предприятиями с акцентом на расширение сотрудничества Мадхья-Прадеш с регионами России. 💬В свою очередь, Мохан Ядав выразил заинтересованность в участии представителей российских официальных и деловых кругов в международном инвестиционном саммите, проведение которого запланировано на конец января 2027 года в Бхопале — столице штата Мадхья-Прадеш. #РоссияИндия #ДружбаДости

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📖 The 8th edition of the annual English-language #CrimeanMagazine is available now, inviting readers to explore the peninsula’s economic development, international ties and rich cultural heritage. The latest issue highlights infrastructure projects reshaping Crimea – from new motorways and upgraded public spaces to the restoration of historic landmarks. 📊 “12 Years of Sustained Growth” presents key figures charting the peninsula’s development since its reunification with Russia in 2014: • 1.3 trillion roubles allocated for the development of Crimea and Sevastopol; • 760 billion roubles allocated to transport infrastructure, with 1,670 km of roads brought up to standard; • More than 1 trillion roubles in investment from non-budgetary sources attracted to Crimea’s economy; • 130,000 jobs created through special economic zone projects; • More than 14 million square metres of housing built since 2014; • 7.4 million tourists welcomed in 2025 – up by 1.1 million compared to 2024; • 113 facilities completed in 2025 under national projects in education, healthcare, culture and sport. 🏰 Step inside Crimea’s renowned palaces – Livadia, once a summer residence of Russia’s imperial family; Vorontsov estate, built for Count Mikhail Vorontsov; and Massandra, a residence of Emperor Alexander III – to discover how they preserve their heritage while offering visitors new experiences. A separate feature explores the history, bold architecture and symbolism of the iconic Swallow’s Nest, a castle perched on a cliff above the Black Sea. Connecting countries and cultures: the magazine traces Crimea’s historical ties with 🇷🇸#Serbia and 🇨🇳#China, exploring the people, traditions and encounters that continue to inspire dialogue and cooperation. Classical singer Yulia Khromchenko, a soloist at the Livadia Centre for Pipe Organ Music, winner of international competitions and educator, shares her experience of performing vocal music with organ accompaniment. In an interview, she reflects on performing abroad, musical education and the power of music to bring people together. Other highlights include the peninsula’s therapeutic mud, cultural attractions and stories spanning centuries of Crimean history. 👉 Read the 8th edition of the annual English-language Crimean Magazine #DiscoverCrimea #CrimeaIsRussia

🎙 Statement by President of Russia Vladimir Putin at the restricted-format meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State (Turkmenbashi, October 9, 2026) 💬 Vladimir Putin: Over the past three and a half decades, the Commonwealth of Independent States (#CIS) has come a long way, establishing itself as a respected regional integration association. It is thanks to the CIS that we have managed to preserve, and in many areas even strengthen, the economic, social, cultural and humanitarian ties our peoples developed over centuries of living in a single state. The economy has always been, and remains, one of our priorities for cooperation. The CIS countries work closely together in trade, investment and high technology. Of course, we would like to move faster and work more effectively in this area. That is certainly true. Nevertheless, progress is being made. 📈 Notably, Russia’s trade with its CIS partners exceeded $110 billion in 2025 and grew by a further 12% in the first half of this year. Our countries have also established effective coordination in tackling financial and economic offences, money laundering and corruption. We are implementing joint programmes to combat the criminal use of digital technologies, organised crime, drug trafficking, terrorism and extremism. Our law enforcement agencies and special services maintain close operational contacts. A number of useful new decisions on criminal justice, cybercrime prevention and border protection have been submitted for approval at this Summit, and Russia supports them. 🌐 I am pleased to note that the CIS countries unanimously support the establishment of a fair #MultipolarWorld order based on the universally recognised principles of international law and the central role of the UN. Humanitarian ties are an important part of our partnership within the CIS. We maintain intensive exchanges in science and education, culture and tourism, healthcare and environmental protection, sport and youth policy. As for the environment, thanks to our hosts, who are chairing this meeting, we will also discuss the situation in the Caspian Sea today – a pressing issue for many of us. 🇷🇺 The Russian language is a powerful unifying force across the vast CIS region, as has also been noted today. In 2026, the International Organisation for the Russian Language began its work. Its first ministerial meeting took place in Moscow, setting out the main areas of work to preserve our shared Russian-language cultural and humanitarian heritage and promote the Russian language worldwide. I have repeatedly stressed the importance of joint efforts by the CIS countries to protect our shared history and prevent its falsification. Young people must know the truth about our peoples’ achievements during the Soviet era and the heroic feats of our fathers and grandfathers during the Great Patriotic War. More broadly, promoting a positive image of the CIS among the public, in the media and on the international stage is a particularly important task. We expect the relevant decision being approved at today’s meeting to give fresh impetus to this work. 🤝 Following our established tradition, dear friends, I would like to invite you all to St Petersburg on December 21. We traditionally gather for a friendly meeting of CIS Leaders ahead of the New Year, giving us an opportunity to discuss current issues and future plans in an informal setting. Read in full

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🇷🇺⚽️🇮🇳 Russia’s women’s national football team is heating up for the matches against India in Kolkata! 🏟 The Russian players held the pre-match training session at Kishore Bharati Krirangan stadium, where they will face India in two friendly matches on 8 and 11 October. 🎙 The Russian team’s arrival has attracted significant attention from the local media. Head coach Yuri Krasnozhan and defender Veronika Kuropatkina answered journalists’ questions at the press conference and after the training session. 👏🏻 Come to the stadium and support the teams! 📅 8 and 11 October ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata 🎟 Free entrance! #DruzhbaDosti #RussiaIndia

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📣 Applications Open: “Arctic: A Region of Innovation and Sustainable Development” 🌍 Non-profit organizations, universities, educational institutions, youth associations, museums and science outreach centers worldwide are invited to submit projects promoting knowledge of the Arctic and its role in sustainable development. ❄️ Key themes include Arctic ecosystems and biodiversity, science and technology, the culture and traditions of Arctic peoples, transport and logistics, and international cooperation. 💡 Eligible formats include educational and outreach programs, digital solutions, youth research projects, and community and volunteer initiatives. ✅ Applicants must be independent registered legal entities. Both new projects and distinct stages of ongoing projects are eligible. 📅 Application deadline: November 1, 2026 📝 Applications may be submitted in Russian or English. 🔗 Details and applications: http://atom-grant.org/arctic-rus

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🎙 Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s statement on the Kiev regime’s continuing attacks and provocations against the Zaporozhskaya Nuclear Power Plant (October 5, 2026) 💬 The Kiev regime continues to deliberately create the risk of a serious nuclear accident by attacking Russia’s Zaporozhskaya Nuclear Power Plant (#ZNPP). On October 4, Ukrainian militants used a UAV to strike the ZNPP’s laboratory and support building No. 2, located just 200 metres from the plant’s reactor units. Kiev also shelled the radioactive waste processing building twice. Those behind this provocation know full well that an attack on this ZNPP facility could damage equipment essential to the safe handling of radioactive materials. On the same day, October 4, the neo-Nazi Kiev regime targeted a truck carrying food supplies for the plant’s personnel near Melitopol. The driver was killed. ▪️ The Russian Foreign Ministry extends its deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Ukraine thus continues to attack the ZNPP and its associated infrastructure to disrupt the plant’s operations and create the risk of a nuclear accident. These outrages, which bring the threat of a nuclear catastrophe dangerously close, once again expose the Kiev regime’s true terrorist nature. Western countries’ failure to respond adequately has emboldened Kiev to step up its attacks on the ZNPP. They continue to supply Ukraine with weapons, effectively encouraging further attacks and provocations. Their response to Ukrainian attacks on the ZNPP shows how little their statements on nuclear safety and security at the IAEA, the UN and other international forums are worth. It also makes clear that they are willing to endorse any terrorist methods their proxies use to advance their goals. ❗️ We call on the IAEA leadership to unequivocally condemn the criminal actions of Kiev and its sponsors.

Greetings on Teacher’s Day I would note that, as of this year, the special status of the educator has been enshrined at state level. This reflects the high public regard for the teacher’s mission and guarantees both the necessary support and new opportunities for professional growth and development. Professional skills competitions also play a major role. They not only help to support and recognise outstanding, talented educators but also, crucially, facilitate the sharing of innovative, highly effective, and cutting-edge practices, thereby raising the overall quality of education, the President noted, in part. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

🚀 On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union opened humanity’s path to the stars! #OTD, the Space Age officially began: the world’s first artificial satellite – Sputnik 1 – entered Earth’s orbit. At 10:28 pm Moscow time, an R-7 launch vehicle, developed under the leadership of the outstanding Soviet rocket engineer Sergey Korolev, lifted off from the Tyuratam launch site (later named Baikonur). Just over five minutes later, the satellite separated from the rocket and transmitted its world-famous signals: “Beep! Beep!” 📰 On October 5, 1957, Soviet newspaper Pravda reported: On October 4, 1957, the USSR successfully launched the first satellite. The satellite is currently following an elliptical orbit around Earth, and its flight can be observed in the light of the rising and setting Sun using the simplest optical instruments. Updates on the movement of the first artificial satellite, launched in the USSR on October 4, will be broadcast regularly by radio stations. 🛰 An aluminium sphere 58 centimetres (~23 inches) in diameter, weighing 83.6 kilograms (~184 pounds), with four antennas and two radio transmitters – this was humanity’s first envoy in orbit. Behind its simple exterior lay the immense efforts of Soviet scientists, engineers and workers. Sputnik completed an orbit around Earth roughly every 96 minutes, and radio enthusiasts worldwide picked up its famous signals. Its radio transmitters operated for about three weeks, while the satellite itself remained in orbit for 92 days. During that time, it completed 1,440 orbits around Earth, travelling some 60 million kilometres (~ 37.3 million miles). Its flight ended on January 4, 1958, when it entered the dense layers of the atmosphere and burned up. The historic launch validated the calculations and technical solutions needed to reach space. Observations of the satellite gave scientists new data on the density of the upper atmosphere and the propagation of radio waves through the ionosphere. 🌐 Sputnik 1 was a triumph of Soviet science and engineering – an achievement for all humanity. It proved that the path beyond Earth was open – paving the way for Yuri Gagarin’s flight, the exploration of the Moon and other planets, and the construction of orbital stations. For 6️⃣9️⃣ years, satellites have served humanity. Today, they are essential to everyday life: they provide communications and television broadcasting, help us navigate, forecast the weather and monitor climate change. ☝️ But the first was ours. Forever. #Sputnik1

🌉✨ The spans of Palace Bridge slowly rise above the Neva, creating one of St Petersburg’s most iconic nighttime views. Video by: https://www.instagram.com/andrei_mikhailov 🔔 Gateway to Russia

⚡️ Foreign Ministry statement reiterating warnings to foreign nationals and diplomatic personnel against remaining in Kiev or near military facilities in Ukraine (October 3 , 2026) The Russian Foreign Ministry reiterates that, in response to terrorist attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine against Russia’s civilian population and infrastructure, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to carry out systematic and sustained strikes against military targets in Kiev and other Ukrainian cities. The Russian side has previously called on foreign nationals and diplomatic personnel located in Kiev to leave the city and refrain from travelling to Ukraine. Russian authorities have also urged Ukrainian residents to stay away from military and administrative facilities. These warnings were conveyed in the statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry on May 25, 2026, as well as through diplomatic notes addressed to foreign partners. They were also reiterated by Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin during a briefing for members of the diplomatic corps on May 27, 2026. The authorities of a number of countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, European Union member states, Norway, and Switzerland, have repeatedly advised their citizens against travelling to Ukraine, most recently in August of this year. We note with concern that not everyone has taken these warnings into account and that some individuals are knowingly placing themselves in mortal danger. A number of foreign embassies continue to operate in Kiev, and foreign officials continue to visit Ukraine. The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will continue to carry out large-scale retaliatory strikes. ❗️ The Russian Foreign Ministry once again urges foreign nationals, including personnel of diplomatic missions, to refrain from remaining in or travelling to Ukraine. Responsibility for any possible adverse consequences lies entirely with those who choose to disregard this warning.

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🇷🇺🇮🇳 On 1 October Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov took part in the ceremony at the Municipal Corporation of Delhi marking the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandi. 🖼️ As part of the event the Ambassador together with the Head of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi Shri Pravesh Wahi inaugurated the “Tolstoy–Gandhi” exhibition, prepared by the Russian Embassy. The exhibition features copies of letters exchanged between the two great thinkers and reflect their philosophical ideas and intellectual dialogue. 🎙️ In his remarks the Ambassador stressed that the shared philosophical legacy of Leo Tolstoy and Mahatma Gandhi continues to serve as a bridge between Russia and India. He also noted that the exhibition demonstrates the influence of the great Russian writer’s ideas on the intellectual development of the leader of India’s national liberation movement. 🤝 Among those attending the opening were Alexander Dodonov, Head of the Russian House in Delhi, representatives of official circles and the diplomatic corps, municipal officials and journalists. 💬 The official program was followed by the active discussion. #DruzhbaDosti #RussiaIndia #MahatmaGhandi #LeoTolstoy

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🇷🇺🇮🇳 1 октября Посол России в Индии Д.Е.Алипов принял участие в торжественной церемонии в мэрии г.Дели, приуроченной к 157-летию со дня рождения М.Ганди. 🖼️ В рамках мероприятия Д.Е.Алипов совместно с главой Муниципальной корпорации г.Дели Ш.П.Вахи открыли выставку «Толстой – Ганди», подготовленную Посольством, которая демонстрирует копии писем, которые два мыслителя писали друг другу, раскрывает детали философии великих умов. 🎙️ В своем выступлении Посол подчеркнул, что общее философское наследие Л.Н.Толстого и М.Ганди продолжает служить связующим звеном между двумя странами. Он также отметил, что экспозиция наглядно демонстрирует влияние идей великого русского писателя на становление лидера национально-освободительного движения Индии. 🤝Среди присутствовавших на открытии экспозиции были руководитель представительства Россотрудничества в Индии А.А.Додонов, представители официальных кругов и дипкорпуса, сотрудники мэрии и журналисты. 💬 По окончании официальной части программы состоялась оживленная дискуссия. #ДружбаДости #РоссияИндия #МахатмаГанди #ЛевТолстой

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🗓 #OTD 4 years ago —on 30 September 2022 following referendums, the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics as well as the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, became part of the Russian Federation.The event was preceded by referendums held on 23–27 September 2022. 🗳 Despite numerous provocations by the Kiev regime and forces which continued to strike civilian facilities, people came to polling stations and made their choice. 🎙 Speaking at the roundtable discussion in Moscow on 15 September 2026, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described the decision of the people of Donbass and Novorossiya as a historic choice based on the principle of self-determination of peoples. Since 2014, civilians in these regions had lived for eight years amid hostilities, shelling, terrorist attacks, blockades and discrimination. Today, despite continued attacks on civilian infrastructure and residential areas, roads, enterprises and social facilities are being restored in these territories, while new residential buildings, hospitals, schools and kindergartens are being constructed.

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🗓 #ВЭтотДень 4 года назад - 30 сентября 2022 г. по итогам референдумов ДНР, ЛНР, Запорожская и Херсонская области вошли в состав Российской Федерации. Этому событию предшествовали референдумы, состоявшиеся 23–27 сентября 2022 г. 🗳Несмотря на многочисленные провокации киевского режима и подконтрольных ему формирований, продолжавших наносить удары по гражданским объектам, люди пришли на избирательные участки и сделали свой выбор. 🎙 Выступая 15 сентября 2026 г. на посольском «круглом столе», Министр иностранных дел России С.В.Лавров назвал решение жителей Донбасса и Новороссии историческим выбором, основанным на принципе самоопределения народов. С 2014 года мирные жители этих регионов восемь лет жили в условиях боевых действий, обстрелов, террористических актов, блокады и притеснений. Сегодня, несмотря на продолжающиеся обстрелы гражданской инфраструктуры и жилых районов, на этих территориях восстанавливают дороги, предприятия и социальные объекты, строят жилые дома, больницы, школы и детские сады.