Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit highlights the deep-rooted historical and cultural ties between the two nations. From the first Russian translations of Indian scriptures to groundbreaking medical discoveries, India-Russia relations have a rich and multifaceted history that continues to evolve.
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- PM Modi to attend the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit in Russia.
- Modi’s visit focuses on bilateral and global issues, enhancing India-Russia ties.
- Russian merchant Afanasy Nikitin initiated India-Russia relations in 1469.
- Russian artist Gerasim Lebedev established the first European-style theater in India in 1795.
- Nikolai Novikov translated the Bhagavad Gita into Russian in 1788.
- Russian professor Pavel Petrov translated parts of the Ramayana into Russian.
- Microbiologist Vladimir Haffkine developed vaccines for plague and cholera in India.
- Russian author Leo Tolstoy influenced Mahatma Gandhi with his writings.
- Rabindranath Tagore’s works were translated into Russian, despite Stalin’s regime.
- Nehru visited the Soviet Union in 1927, marking the beginning of modern diplomatic relations.
