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Indian Embassy in Moscow celebrates Republic Day-2020

Posted on: January 26, 2020 | Back | Print

The 71st Republic Day of India was celebrated in the Embassy of India, Moscow this morning. It was attended by over five hundred Indian citizens, people of Indian origin and Russian nationals. The ceremony commenced with the unfurling of the National Flag by Ambassador of India Venkatesh Varma followed by singing of National Anthem. Ambassador read out the President’s address to the Nation. The event also included a cultural performance by the children from the Embassy of India School, Moscow.

To mark the occasion, the national daily “Kommersant”- a widely circulated newspaper of Russia – brought out a special supplement on India in cooperation with the Embassy of India. The publication contained articles, providing insight into the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia.

Moscow, 26th January 2020