There have always been very close friendly relations between the Russian Federation and India, backed by cooperation in the field of economy and trade. These facts allowed both powers to have diplomatic missions in each other's territory. In the case of India, our country even has several representative offices in different cities. We will tell you about them now.
India and Russia: a history of relations between countries
India established diplomatic relations with the USSR in the spring of 1947. During this period, India was in a confrontation with Britain, from which she tried to secede. As a result of this process, the country lost its allies and could not claim support from Europe.
The Soviet Union very quickly established contact with the Indian authorities, having received a hastily assembled delegation in Moscow. But the question of the embassy remained open for almost half a year, only in October, diplomats were sent to India and an official representation was created.
Since then, relations between the two countries have undergone many changes. But until today, the Russian embassy in India has never ceased to function. This indicates a stable and mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation, the momentum of which is only growing every year.
Embassy of Russia in India: address
Every tourist before traveling abroad should know the address of the Russian Embassy in the country where it is planned to spend a vacation. Therefore, our information will be very useful to you. The Russian Embassy in India is located in New Delhi at Shantipath Chanakyapuri, 110021.
The work schedule is limited to five days, the work time includes a lunch break. On Monday and Tuesday, staff will be happy to welcome tourists from eight in the morning until half past six in the evening. The lunch break lasts one and a half hours and starts at two. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, work is only carried out from eight in the morning until noon. There is no reception in the evening.
If you doubt that at the right time you will find the Russian Embassy in India, the photo of the institution that we posted in the article will help you navigate and not get lost in the narrow Indian streets.
Consulate General of Russia in India
The Russian Embassy in India is not the only institution where our compatriots can get help and the necessary information. On the territory of the country are three Consulates General of Russia. They are located in Calcutta, Mumbai and Madras. The addresses of these offices can always be found on the website of the embassy.
School at the Russian Embassy in India
As often happens, diplomats come to the country with their families. Therefore, in a foreign land is quite a lot of our compatriots of school age. In this regard, the question of obtaining secondary education outside the borders of our country is acute.
The history of the Russian educational institution in India began back in 1955, when a decree was adopted on the creation of an elementary school at the Russian Embassy. Forty-two years later, this institution turned into a comprehensive school with in-depth study of a foreign language. The institution is located in New Delhi and works mainly with the children of diplomats.
More than a hundred people study here annually, some children are not related to embassy workers. They are the children of Russian citizens who permanently live and work in India.
The teaching staff is trying to create an interesting extracurricular program for students, which includes all kinds of creative contests and participation in All-Russian Olympiads.
The school has circles, sections and groups that allow deeper penetration into the cultural traditions of the Indian people. We can say that children treat the school as a home where they can come and spend an entire day with interest.
Training is carried out in full-time and part-time form. Students from remote regions come for exams and at the same time gain new assignments. This allows all children to receive a certificate of general secondary education.
Children of primary school age can enter the first class in Mumbai or Chennai (Madras), to continue their studies it will be necessary to come to New Delhi. In Goa, despite the large Russian-speaking diaspora, there are no official educational institutions. At the initiative of parents, private kindergartens and training courses are organized. But again, all this is done on a voluntary informal basis.