Center of Russian Geographical Society in India

On 19th November 2024, Mr. Sudhir Pal Sabharwal, President of Center of Russian Geographical Society in India Congratulated Citizens of Shri Lanka for opening of Center of Russian Geographical Society in Shri Lanka. In a momentous event that highlighted the spirit of international collaboration, Mr. Sudhir Pal Sabharwal delivered an inspiring speech celebrating the strengthening of ties between India, Sri Lanka, and Russia. Speaking for the inauguration of the Center of the Russian Geographical Society in Sri Lanka, he emphasized the importance of this new initiative in fostering mutual cooperation and cultural exchange in South Asia. Mr. Sabharwal lauded the agreement signed between the India Russia Foundation, the Sri Lanka-Russia Friendship Society, and the Russian Association for International Cooperation. This agreement, he noted, is a testament to the enduring bonds of friendship between the three nations. He congratulated Sri Lanka on the opening of the Center and expressed admiration for the country’s role in facilitating this significant partnership. He also acknowledged the centenary celebrations of the Russian Association for International Cooperation, marking a historic milestone in Russia’s international outreach. In his address, Mr. Sabharwal highlighted the diverse areas where collaboration would thrive through this initiative, including economy, trade, science, culture, education, humanities, sports, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges. “This effort will enhance the traditional, friendly, and cooperative relations between the people of Sri Lanka, India, and Russia,” he remarked. Mr. Sabharwal extended his heartfelt appreciation to the Board of Trustees, Chairman, President, and Secretary General of the Center of the Russian Geographical Society in Sri Lanka. He also singled out the invaluable contributions of Mr. Vladimir Polozkov and Mr. Fedor Rozovskii, acknowledging that their efforts were instrumental in making this vision a reality. His speech reflected deep respect and affection for Sri Lanka, as well as optimism for the future of trilateral cooperation. With warmth and sincerity, Mr. Sudhir Pal Sabharwal conveyed his best wishes to all stakeholders, making it clear that this event was a significant step forward in fostering goodwill and collaboration among these three nations. The event not only celebrated the establishment of the Center but also reaffirmed the commitment of India, Sri Lanka, and Russia to work together for a brighter and more interconnected future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L7TLtsP9Ks

Center of the Russian Geographical Society Opens in New Delhi 8 November 2024 Ilya Gurov at the opening of the RGS Center in New Delhi. Photo: Russian Embassy in India The Center of the Russian Geographical Society has started its work in the Indian capital New Delhi. Its opening ceremony took place within the framework of the forum “Under One Sun: Russia – India. Business and Culture”. The center will help create new opportunities for Indians who love Russia and geography and want to implement their ideas with the organizational and academic support of the RGS, said Ilya Gurov, First Deputy Executive Director of the Russian Geographical Society. “After all, what is the RGS? It is the Ministry of Good Deeds,” Ilya Gurov stressed. According to him, Indians have already planned many interesting projects. They are going to republish translations of Russian books, make films, and restore historical routes from Russia to India. One of the first projects of the Center of the Russian Geographical Society in New Delhi is to publish the works of Russian travelers, that have never been published in the country before. “This is Andrey Snesarev (1865-1937), Innokenty Sibiryakov (1860-1901), someone else from our collections. Perhaps these will be albums of works dedicated to India by famous Russian artists, illustrations from books that described the travels of grand dukes and emperors to India,” Gurov added. Ilya Gurov at the opening of the Center of the Russian Geographical Society in New Delhi. Photo: Russian Embassy in India According to Sudhir Sabharwal, head of the Center of the Russian Geographical Society in New Delhi, the main task is to promote the development of relations between Russia and India not only in business but also in science and culture. “Our goals are education, the fight against climate change, connection with nature, scientific exchanges. We hope that this organization will make our relations even stronger,” he said. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov stressed that the establishment of the RGS Center would contribute to the development of humanitarian ties and the promotion of a special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries. “This RGS Center will increase opportunities for scientific and cultural cooperation, expand ties between people and play an important role in raising awareness of the potential of today’s Russia and India as two centers of power,” Denis Alipov said.

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