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- India Today
Russia emerges as top study destination for Indian medical students
The 26th Russian Education Fair 2025 was held in the country's capital at the weekend and saw great crowds of learners and parents keen to find international learning opportunities, especially medical studies. Organised by the Russian House in New Delhi in association with Rus Education, the fair was organised at the Russian House on Firoz Shah Road. The event had the participation of some of the top Russian government universities, which offered information on medical, engineering and other higher studies fair was part of a larger effort that would be conducted in nine Indian cities -- Mumbai, Trivandrum, Kolkata, New Delhi, Patna, Ahmedabad, Indore, Chandigarh and Jaipur—mirroring the growing interest of Indian students in pursuing their studies of leading Russian universities, without any exception, like Orenburg State Medical University, Perm State Medical University, BB Gorodovikov Kalmyk State University, Pskov State University and Mari State University, visited. They spoke to the students personally, offering facts on courses, admissions, facilities, hostel facilities and life in Russia. According to organisers, Russia is still one of the top choices among Indian students to pursue MBBS and other professional courses due to the low cost, medium in English, and global Elena Remizova, Director of the Russian House, underscored the significance of the fair in deepening Indo-Russian relations. "Education is one of the four pillars of Indo-Russian cooperation which is the most robust. With such events, we plan to empower Indian students and exchange academic and cultural relations," she fair also considered the general education scenario in India, where increased competition, premium prices and shortage of places in professional courses are compelling students to look beyond its greater reach and expanding partner institution list, the Russian Education Fair 2025 continues to be a significant platform that connects Indian aspirations to quality foreign future editions of the fair will extend to other capital cities, and will continue to offer students from across the country a chance to learn about educational prospects in continues to be a leading destination for Indian students pursuing medical education, with around 23,500 currently enroled in various medical universities across the country, as per the data of MEA.
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Abhay K's 'Shunyata' art exhibition captivates audience in New Delhi
By Vanshika Saxena New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Renowned artist, poet, and diplomat Abhay K organised an art exhibition, Shunyata/Emptiness, on May 22 at the Russian House in New Delhi, offering a powerful visual meditation on the Buddhist concept of Shunyata - the emptiness or absence of inherent existence. The exhibition was inaugurated with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony by the Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov and the Venezuelan Ambassador, symbolising the beginning of this cultural celebration. Diplomat and Author Abhay K explained, 'Shunyata is a Buddhist philosophy which was given by Nagarjuna, the great philosopher, who said that form is emptiness, and emptiness itself is form. It's a Buddhist philosophy which inspired the foundation, which laid down the philosophical foundation of Nalanda Mahavihara itself, which we know popularly as Nalanda University.' 'So this is a philosophy which can guide mankind from ignorance to enlightenment, and this is why I have tried to depict this philosophy through these paintings. And what happens in these paintings that you have form, which comes in different, you know, you can see a Buddha there, for example. You can see maybe a sun or Hanuman here. But you know, all these paintings are in the form of a circle. So this circle, you know, represents Shunyata or Shunyata, which is circular. And all the paintings have the circles, which shows permanence, but all the forms show impermanence, in the sense they are changing. So that's why we as human beings, we must understand this reality of impermanence,' he added. While speaking at the event, Denis Alipov, Russian Ambassador to India, said, 'We are very much delighted at the Russian Embassy and at the Russian House to host the exhibition by Ambassador Abhay Kumar, who I have known for many years, who is a dear friend and is a very versatile and remarkable personality, a diplomat, a painter, a poet, a researcher. We're very happy that we host this exhibition. It's called Shunyata, which is emptiness, but as Ambassador said in his introduction, it is not about emptiness, it is about connectivity, about the transition that all of us pass through our lives.' The event drew an impressive gathering of diplomats, cultural figures, and art enthusiasts, who came together to celebrate Abhay K's exploration of the profound philosophical concept of emptiness, rooted deeply in both Indian and Buddhist traditions. Maria, a visitor, shared her thoughts, 'This exhibition unites art and philosophical concepts, so I like this exhibition, and especially there is some painting that reminds me Raising Sun. I don't know if it reminds everyone this, because I think in this exhibition every person can see some different content, different things, because this art is abstract, so they can notice, they can imagine something according to their own experience, to their own mentality and imagination probably. So this exhibition, it makes you think and trying to understand something about this Shunyata.' Inspired by the Heart Sutra's idea that form and emptiness are one, Abhay K's exhibition uses minimalist art to explore life's impermanence. The use of the circle as a recurring motif connects both the ancient philosophy and the changing nature of reality, offering a silent meditation through visual form. Gajendra Solanki, another visitor, said, 'This is an art exhibition titled Shunyata. Shunyata refers to a state where matter does not exist - emptiness in any form. Capturing that feeling and concept on canvas is a significant achievement. Abhay K is a highly creative individual - whether it's literature, our culture, or historical subjects like his remarkable book on Nalanda, he consistently engages in creative work. In this exhibition, he has expressed the theme of Shunyata on canvas in unique ways, which is truly commendable.' Blending Eastern and Western philosophies, the exhibition invites viewers to move beyond seeing - to truly feel the art's silent depth and shifting presence. Shunyata | Emptiness is more than an exhibit; it is a lasting experience of beauty in change, leaving visitors with a sense of connection, reflection, and wonder. (ANI)
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
With war situation on the ebb, Russian universities invite students
The number of Indian students, particularly South Indians, applying for Russian universities has significantly increased, said Natalia Alshuk, Head of International Relations Department, Volgograd State Medical University. Addressing a press meet organised by Russian House along with Study Aboard educational consultancy firm, she said that with the war situation having deescalated in Russia, students from foreign countries would not face problem studying there. When asked how many of the Indian students who studied there gott through the Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG) examination, an eligibility test for medical students who studied abroad to practice in India, she said that it was 22%. C. Suresh Babu of Study Abroad said that though those students admitted in Russian medical colleges through their consultancy failed to clear the FMG examination in their first attempt, they eventually clear it in their second or third attempts. Amongst medical colleges in other countries, the Russian universities which adhere to National Medical Commission (NMC)'s guidelines, was preferred by many Indian students, he said. To give elaborate details about education in Russia to students and parents, they would conduct an All-India Russian Education Fair for the academic year 2025-26 at Hotel Royal Court in Madurai on May 16 For more details, contact the organisers on 92822 21221.
New Indian Express
13-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
50 years of Kerala-Russia bonding
Some years ago, a chapter in a school textbook was about young Ivana who strayed from home into a nearby village. When asked who her mother was, she said her mother is the most beautiful woman in the world. A search began, but the one who came calling for the kid was far from her description. Beauty thus is deeply linked to love, the story conveyed. The story and many like it came to readers in Kerala from what was once the Soviet Union, transporting them to idyllic Russian settings. They were loved, in a pure reflection of the fascination the average, book-lover Malayali had for that country. This could be a reason why the Russian House, originally set up as Gorky Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram 50 years ago, found a spot in the hearts of Malayalis. It became a landmark, where thinkers and writers congregated. Through it, Russia struck deep chords in the minds of Malayalis, its friendship warmed hearts, and its space voyages made the likes of Valentina Tereshkova and Yuri Gagarin household names. Ambika B was one such who did her post graduation in Russian in 1973, inspired by her love for Russia. 'I was very fascinated. I got to know of Russia through the several books published by the Mir Publications. It was heavily subsidised too then. Kerala looked up then to Russia as the home of an ideology it revered,' the 75-year-old says. Years passed, and in the 1990s, Soviet Union disintegrated and Russia emerged. Gorky Bhavan, named after Maxim Gorky, was shut down. It opened later after 10 years, as the Russian Cultural Centre. Popularly called the Russian House, it offered activities that facilitated an exchange of culture and talents.
See - Sada Elbalad
12-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Russian Embassy in Cairo Marks 80th Victory Day Celebrations
Pasant Elzaitony The Russian Embassy in Cairo celebrated the 80th anniversary of Victory Day with a formal event at the Russian Cultural Center, attended by Russian Ambassador Georgy Borisenko, alongside ambassadors from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, and Serbia. The event reflected the depth of historical memory shared by Russia and its international partners, and emphasized cultural diplomacy through remembrance. Also in attendance were notable Egyptian figures and representatives of Egyptian-Russian cooperation, including Dr. Ibrahim Kamel, President of the Egyptian-Russian Friendship Association; Ambassador Ezzat Saad, Director of the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs; Counselor Adly Hussein, former Governor of Qalyubia; Arseny Matyushenko, Acting Director of Russian Cultural Centers in Egypt; Sherif Gad, President of the Egyptian Association of Graduates of Russian and Soviet Universities; and faculty from Ain Shams and Luxor universities specializing in Russian language and literature. In his remarks, Ambassador Borisenko hailed the anniversary as a solemn tribute to the Soviet Union's decisive role in defeating Nazi Germany, highlighting that the Soviet people sacrificed over 27 million lives. He drew a parallel between the World War II struggle and Russia's current military operations in Ukraine, which he framed as a continuation of the fight against what he described as the resurgence of Nazism in Europe. He also expressed deep appreciation to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for attending the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, where Egyptian military personnel participated in the parade at Red Square. The celebration in Cairo featured moving cultural performances by students from the Russian School and the Russian House, including patriotic songs and a theatrical presentation depicting the wartime suffering of Soviet children. A special photo exhibition titled "Immortality Belongs to You" showcased portraits of World War II veterans, including family members of current staff at the Russian Embassy and the Russian House in Cairo. Among them was the grandfather of Ambassador Borisenko himself, offering a deeply personal tribute to the generation that resisted fascism and defended global freedom. read more 2 Most Inspirational Green Projects in Egypt AEW Dynamite, WWE NXT to Strive over Viewership Tonight Egypt Marks 70th Anniv. of 2011 Revolution, National Police Day In Depth: WWE NXT Halloween Havoc In Depth: AEW Dynamite, WWE NXT Tuesday Viewership Strive Videos & Features WATCH: Egyptians Break Ramadan Fasts in Matariya Videos & Features GrEEk Campus Hosts Jobzella Fifth Career Fair Videos & Features 3 Iconic Ramadan Songs of All Times Videos & Features Top 4 Destinations to Visit in Upper Egypt News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War
