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Year of India in Russia 2009
18/11/09 – Raj Kapoor Retrospective at St. Petersburg
Under the Year of India in Russia 2009, a Retrospective of films of the legendary Indian actor, director and producer Raj Kapoor will be held at Mirage Cinema, 35, Bolshoi Prospect, Saint Petersburg, as per the following schedule:
Awara – November 30
Shri 420 – December 1
Jaagte Raho – December 2
Screenings begin at 1900 hours. Entry is free and open to general public. Invitations can be obtained from Consulate General of India, Saint Petersburg. Phone: (812) 272 1988.
05/11/2009 – Rishi Kapoor visits Moscow and Vladikavkaz
Within the framework of the Year of India in Russia 2009, an exhibition titled "A Journey of Indian Cinema" will be held at M.S. Tuganov Art Museum, Vladikavkaz, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania on 9-10 November 2009. Renowned Indian film actor Rishi Kapoor (son of the legendary Indian film actor, director and producer Raj Kapoor) will be the Chief Guest at the inauguration of the exhibition.
Prior to his departure for Vladikavkaz, Mr. Rishi Kapoor will be present at the screening of his film "Chintuji" at "Khudozhestvenny Theater" on 24 Novy Arbat Street, Moscow at 17:30 hrs on 9 November 2009, which is open to general public. The film also features Russian ballerina Kseniya Ryabinkina. Entry is free.
29/10/09 – Exhibition on "Mahatma Gandhi and Leo Tolstoy: A Unique Legacy"
At The State Leo Tolstoy Museum, Moscow
Under the framework of the Year of India in Russia, an exhibition on "Mahatma Gandhi & Tolstoy: A Unique Legacy" opened on 29 October 2009 at the State Leo Tolstoy Museum, 11/8, Prechistenka Street, Moscow. The exhibition is curated by Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (Gandhi Memorial), New Delhi and organized in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. The Exhibition will run for two weeks.
The exhibition was jointly inaugurated by H.E. Mr. P.P.Shukla, Ambassador of India; Mr. Andrei Busigin, Deputy Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, Mr. Vitaly B. Remizov, Director of Tolstoy Museum; Mr. Alexander Lvov, Head of State Museum Exhibition Centre (ROSIZO) and Mr. Vladimir Tolstoy, great grandson of Tolstoy and Director of Tolstoy’s Yasnaya Polyana Estate. The dignitaries at the inauguration spoke of the great influence Mahatma Gandhi and Tolstoy had on the world by preaching the enlightened doctrine of non-violence and referred to the correspondence between the two personalities. The original letters are preserved in the Tolstoy Museum and are at display. Children of the Embassy of India School, Moscow presented Gandhi’s favourite religious songs on the occasion. Russian students of Youth Theatre presented folk songs. The exhibition was declared open by lighting of the ceremonial Indian lamp.
30/09/2009 - Visit of Commerce and Industry Minister to Russia
Shri Anand Sharma, Commerce and Industry Minister, during his meeting with the Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, in Moscow today, reaffirmed India’s abiding commitment to nurture and consolidate the strategic partnership with Russia. In his meeting with Prime Minister Putin, the Minister held discussions on a wide range of bilateral issues including on means to diversify and deepen the economic engagement with Russia.
Shri Sharma also held bilateral meetings with Minister for Economic development Ms E Nabiullina, and launched the third India-Russia Forum on trade and investment. The forum was also addressed by Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Zhukov and attended by over 300 delegates from Indian and Russian industry. During the delegation level talks with his counterpart, Shri Sharma impressed upon the need to diversify bilateral trade and move away from just commodity trading to high-level investments in identified sectors. The priority sectors that were mutually identified include Pharmaceuticals, Energy (including nuclear energy), IT, High technology cooperation, agro processing and gems and jewelry. The two ministers agreed that the bilateral trade between the two countries needs to have an ambitious agenda, given the strategic nature of bilateral engagement and set a target of $ 15 billion by 2012.
Later in the day the Minister held bilateral talks with Mr. V Khristenko, Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia. Both the ministers agreed to intensify cooperation in defence and nigh technology sectors and to move towards an engagement based on partnership. The need to encourage joint ventures through regular business to business interaction was stressed. Minister Khristenko indicated that he would visit India by December 2009.
Shri Sharma inaugurated the India Show at St Petersburg, being organized by ITPO.
15/09/2009 – India Show 2009
Within the framework of the Year of India in Russia 2009, one of the largest business events of India in Russia 'The India Show' will be held at St. Petersburg at Lenexpo (Pavilions 5 and 5A) from 30 September to 3 October. The India Show is a unique B2B platform for manufacturers, exporters, importers, suppliers and buyers from both India and Russia. The event seeks to project a range of India's quality products and all-round technological advancements to the Russian market. The event is organized by India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) with the support of the Embassy of India in Russia and the Consulate General of India in St. Petersburg. Over 140 leading Indian companies are participating and sectors in display include Engineering, Chemicals and allied products, Information Technologies, Electronic and Computer software, Space Technology, Industrial Products, Textiles, Apparel & Garments, Handicrafts and gift items, Agricultural & Processed Food, Tobacco, Tea, Coffee, and Spices.
The India Show will be inaugurated on 30 September 2009 at Lenexpo, St. Petersburg by Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India Anand Sharma.
Within the framework of the Year of India in Russia 2009, Indian Film Weeks are scheduled to be held in Moscow on September 14-20 at Theatre"Khudozhestvenny", in Nizhny Novgorod on September 17-23 at Theatre "Record" and in Cheboksary on September 19-25 at Theatre "Sespel". Screenings will begin daily at 18:30 hrs. Entry is free and on a "first come, first serve" basis.
Following Indian films will be screened during the three Festivals: Ram Teri Ganga Maili (Director: Raj Kapoor), Sangam (Director: Raj Kapoor), Disco Dancer (Director: Subhash Babbar; Starring Mithun Chakroaborty), A Wednesday (Director: Neeraj Pandey), Page 3 (Director: Madhur Bhandarkar), Fashion (Director: Madhur Bhandarkar), and Traffic Signal (Director: Madhur Bhandarkar).
Renowned Indian film personalities Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor, director Madhur Bhandarkar, actress Mugdha Godse, and Producer Ganesh Desai will be present at the inaugural of the Moscow Film Week on September 14.
An Exhibition of Indian Film Posters will also be held at the venues of the Festivals.
14/08/2009 – Concert by the famous Indian Rock Band "Indian Ocean"
Under the framework of Year of India in Russia 2009, the Embassy of India, Moscow would be presenting a concert by the famous Indian Rock Band "Indian Ocean" on the occasion of the 63rd Independence Day of the Republic of India on 15th August 2009 at 1900 hrs. at Park Gorky, Moscow. Visitors to this web-site may wish to know more about the Band, its music and lyrics at the Band’s web-site www.indianoceanmusic.com
Free tickets for the Concert are being distributed at the Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Centre (JNCC) of the Embassy (9, Vorontsovo Polye). Tickets would also be distributed after the Flag Hoisting Ceremony at the Embassy of India, Moscow at 1030 hrs. on 15th August 2009.
25/07/2009 - Year of India in Russia in 2009: Calendar of Events
The Year of India was inauguratedjointly by Mr. Alexander D. Zhukov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Dr. Karan Singh, President, ICCR on 31 March, 2009 at New Stage Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow with a gala cultural presentation of Indian classical dances and music. The presentation was repeated in St. Petersburg on 2nd April, 2009.
The Calendar of Events for the Year of India in Russia 2009.
S.No.
Event
Dates
1.
Inaugural Ceremony of the Year of India in Moscow (8 groups)
"Aadita - the Beginning"
(i)Shehnai Recital by Ashok Kumar Chaurasia and his group
(ii)Flute Recital by Ronu Majumdar and his group
(iii)Kathak Dance by Vidha Lal and her group
(iv)Bharatanatyam Dance by Sreekanthan Rema and her group
(v)Manipuri Dance by Manipuri Raas Group led by Shri K.S. Raj Kumar
(vi)Kuchipudi Dance by Deepika Reddy and her group
(vii)Mohiniattam Dance by Dr. Neena Prasad and her group
(viii)Odissi by Nritya Sabha Foundation of Moscow consisting of Russian dancers trained in Indian classical dances led by Vitalina Lobach
(ix)Contemporary Music by Mrigya Band led by Rajat Kakkar
Repeat Performance by all troupes in St. Petersburg
"Aadita - the Beginning"
31 March, 2009; Moscow
2 April 2009; St. Petersburg
2.
Visit of first Indian Cosmonaut Wg. Cdr. (Retd) Rakesh Sharma to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the joint India-USSR expedition to space
7-11 April 2009, Moscow
3.
Visit of Yogacharya Shri BKS Iyengar
20-27 April 2009; Moscow
4.
Workshop on Biomedical
Technology in Moscow
6-10 April, 2009; Moscow
5.
Classical Music Concert (Carnatic and Hindustani)
(x)5-Member Carnatic Vocal led by Ms. S Gayathri
(xi)3-Member Sitar Group led by Dr. Sanchari Bakshi
(xii)6-Member Talvadya Kacheri Group led by Jaya Bhaskar
17 May 2009; Moscow
20 May 2009; Kazan
6.
Concert by Dr. L Subramaniam, Violin Maestro
1 June – Moscow
3 June – St. Petersburg
5 June - Moscow
7.
Visit of Indian Naval Ship Beas to the port of St. Petersburg
3-7 June 2009; St. Petersburg
8.
Exhibition of Russian artist Seferbekov Karakhan ‘Love and mercy will save the world’
5-21 June 2009; Moscow
9.
Kuchipudi Presentation by Ms. Yamini Reddy
6 June – St. Petersburg
9 June – Ufa
11 June-Ekaterinburg
15 June – Ekaterinburg (at the BRIC Summit)
10.
GoI participation at the 31st Moscow International Film Festival (including a Retrospective of Shyam Benegal)
19-28 June 2009; Moscow
11.
GoI participation at the St. Petersburg ‘Festival of Festivals’ International Film Festival
23-28 June 2009; St. Petersburg
12.
Workshop on Preparation and characterization of silicon for photovoltaic application in Novosibirsk
6-8 July, 2009; Novosibirsk
13.
Purulia Chau Folk Dance group
13 July – Kazan
15 July – Nizhny Novogorod
17 July – Moscow
14.
Photo Exhibition “Exhibition of Photographs on Buddhist Culture and Practice in India” at Republican Art Museum and a Seminar on “Asian Russia, Central Asia & India: Migrations, Regions and Regionalism in Historical Dynamics held at Ulan Ude, Buryatia
18-19 July; Ulan Ude, Republic of Buryatia
15.
Composite group composing of:
(xiii)Madhup Mudgal-Hindustani Vocal
(xiv)Lalgudi Vijaylakshmi and Lalgudi Krishna- Violin Duo
(xv)Shri Deboiyoti Bose- Sarod
20 July – Moscow
22 July – Moscow
23 July – St. Petersburg
16.
Cultural Entertainment Programme ‘The Indian Conundrum’
22 July; Tver
17.
Rock Band –Indian Ocean
14-23 August
15 August – Moscow
17 August – Kazan
19 August – Ekaterinburg
21 August – St. Petersburg
22 August – Workshop in St. Petersburg
18.
Panchatantra by Ananda Shankar Jayant
10 August – Moscow
11 August – Work shop in St. Petersburg
12 August – St. Petersburg
14 August - Petrozavodsk
19.
Workshop on Current trend in immunoassay based environment contaminants monitoring in Moscow
24-27 August, 2009; Moscow
20.
India participated as the Guest of Honour Country at the XXII Moscow International Book Fair, Moscow
2 - 7 September; Moscow
21.
Gala Concert (to coincide with the visit of the President of India).
Performances at New Stage of Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, by:
i) Contemporary Dance from Delhi
ii) Bikumsale from Karnataka
iii) Kinnauri from Himachal Pradesh
iv) Panthi from Chattisgarh
v) Bihu from Assam
vi) Kathakali from Kerala
vii) Dangiraja from Maharastra
viii) Gair from Rajasthan
ix) Flower & Thunchen from Leh
Laddakh
x) Bhangra & Gidda from Punjab
xi) Tal Vadyam from Kerala
xii) Dangi from Gujarat
xiii) Nadaswaram from Chennai
xiv) Desert Symphony from Rajasthan
xv) Hindustani Vocal from Maharastra
Performance at Moscow International Book Fair by
i) Kinnauri from Himachal Pradesh
ii) Panthi from Chattisgarh
iii) Bihu from Assam
iv) Gair from Rajasthan
v) Flower & Thunchen from Leh
Laddakh
vi) Tal Vadyam from Kerala
vii) Dangi from Gujarat
viii) Nadaswaram from Chennai
ix) Desert Symphony from Rajasthan
Performance in St. Petersburg
i) Hindustani Vocal (Maharashtra)
ii) Kathakali (Kerala)
iii) Bikumsale (Karanataka)
iv) Contemporary Dance (Delhi)
v) Dangiraja (Maharashtra)
3 September – Moscow
4 September - Moscow
5 September – St. Petersburg
22.
Workshop on Catalysis
In Novosibirsk
13-14 September, 2009
23.
Pushkin’s Last Poem – a play by Achala Moulik
14 September - Moscow
16 September – St. Petersburg
24.
Indian Film Weeks (including an exhibition of Indian film posters)
14-20 September; Moscow
17-23 September, Nizhny Novgorod
19-25 September, Cheboksary
25.
Workshop on Astronomy and Astrophysics, Nizhniz Arkhyz
September 14-18, 2009; Nizhny Arkhyz
26.
Workshop on Chemical Sciences
In Moscow
14-16, September, 2009; Moscow
27.
Indian S&T Weeks (including ILTP Joint Council) at Moscow, Novosibirsk, St. Petersburg and Dubna
September, 14-18, 2009
28.
Workshop on Life Sciences
15 September 2009; Moscow
29.
Workshop on Seismology
15 September 2009; Moscow
30.
Workshop on Nanotechnology
15 September 2009; Moscow
31.
Contemporary Dance group led by Tanusree Shankar
21 Sep – Moscow
23 Sep - St. Petersburg
26 Sep - Novosibirsk
27 Sep- Troitsk
32.
Theatre Group “Natrang” led by Shri Balwant Thakur
21 Sep - Yaroslavl
23 Sep - Belgorod
25 Sep – Moscow
27 Sep - Troitsk
33.
Incredible India Evening – a tourism promotion event of Ministry of Tourism at Hotel Ritz Carlton, Moscow
22 September; Moscow
34.
Indian Food Festival at Hotel Ritz Carlton, Moscow
22-26 Sep – Moscow
35.
Indian Food Festival at Hotel Grand Europa, St. Petersburg
27-30 Sep – St. Petersburg
36.
Workshop on Structure and properties of organic and organometallic Crystals
24-28 September 2009; Novosibirsk
37.
Exhibition on Indian S&T
30 September to 3 October 2009; St. Petersburg
38.
“Made in India’ Show by Ministry of Commerce held in St. Petersburg
1 October; St. Petersburg
39.
Odissi Dance Group led by Durga Charan Ranbir
1 October – Moscow
3 October – Yaroslavl
5 October – Ufa
40.
Kathak Dance by Pt. Ram Mohan Maharaj
6 October – St. Petersburg
8 October – Kazan
10 October – Nizhny Novgorod
41.
Ramayana Ballet by Shriram Bhartiya Kala Kendra
22 October – Moscow
23 October – St. Petersburg
26 October - Kaliningrad
42.
Exhibition – “Mahatma Gandhi & Tolstoy: A Unique Legacy" at The State Leo Tolstoy Museum, Moscow.
Inaugurated on 29 October
Moscow
43.
Exhibition on Indian Ancient Sciences in Pedagogical University Penza
Ural State University Ekaterinburg
October, 2009; Penza
Scheduled in
November-December
44.
Rangasri Little Ballet Troupe
6 November – Moscow
8 November – Ufa
10 November – Kazan
45.
Journey of Indian Cinema at M.S. Tuganov Art Museum, Vladikavkaz
Inaugurated on
9 November
46.
Exhibition of National Gallery of Modern Art – “Modern Art of India:Visual Trajectories” at State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg
Inaugurated on
18 November
47.
Kalaripayat Martial Art Group
23 November – Moscow
25 November – Kazan
27 November- Petersburg
48.
Workshop on High Performance Computing in Moscow
24-27 November, 2009
49.
Retrospective of films of Raj Kapoor
30 November – 2 December; St. Petersburg
50.
Exhibition of National Museum - Divine & Mortals”
To be inaugurated on
7 December - Moscow
51.
Closing Ceremony at the New Stage of Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow (coinciding with visit of Prime Minister of India to Moscow) – Concert by Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan Aanantya - the Endless, the Eternal !
7 December - Moscow
Name and dates of events are tentative and subject to availability of the venue and convenience of the concerned Indian and Russian implementing agencies.
04/06/2009 - An exhibition of artist Seferbekov Karakhan
Press Information Note
An exhibition titled «Love and mercy will save the world» of paintings, installations and sculptures by Honoured Artist of the Russian Federation Seferbekov Karakhan is being held at the Centre of House of Artists (Third Floor, Hall 16) from 5 June to 21 June 2009. The exhibition is co-organized by the Embassy of India and the International Confederation of Union of Artists within the framework of the Year of India in Russia 2009. Entry to the exhibition is free and open to the public. Media wishing to cover the exhibition are welcome.
Seferbekov Karakhan has traveled to India on several occasions. The exhibition captures his impressions of the timeless splendours of India, its countless cultures, and its incredible and soulful natural beauty – from rivers, beaches and fishing villages to the treasures of the Himalayas and the tropical sun. The artist’s series of works on Daghestan (his place of birth) and the Moscow Region will also be on display.
Lotus Flowers in a Summer Noon
(From the Series on Dagestan)
Pristine White Lotus Flowers of India
(From the Series on India)
28/05/2009 - Classical Indian Music Concerts
Renowned Indian violin maestro Dr. L. Subramaniam is scheduled to perform Carnatic Classical Indian Music Concerts in Moscow on 1 June 2009 at Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatory and on 5 June 2009 at Dom Muziki. He will perform in St. Petersburg on 3 June 2009 at Shostakovich Academic Philharmonic Hall (Small Glinka Hall). He will be accompanied by his spouse, popular Indian singer, Kavita Krishnamurty Subramaniam (vocalist) and other artists.
2. Dr. L. Subramaniam is a violin icon. He has a stable foundation in Carnatic Classical, Western Music, Orchestration and rhythm, is open to experimenting with new ideas and concepts, and has collaborated with a wide range of musicians from different parts of the world, from different genres of music including jazz, occidental, jugalbandis with North Indian musicians, world music and global fusion.
3. Entry to all the three Concerts is free and open to the public on ‘first-come, first- serve’ basis. There are no entry passes for the 1 June 2009 Moscow Concert at Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatory. Free entry tickets for the 5 June 2009 Moscow Concert at Dom Muziki are available at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Cultural Centre (JNCC), Embassy of India, 9 Vorontsovo Polye, Moscow and at Elita Profi Line Agency (Tel: 495-9610095). Limited entry tickets for the 3 June 2009 St. Petersburg Concert at Shostakovich Academic Philharmonic Hall are available at Consultate General of India, St. Petersburg (Tel: (812) 2721988; (812) 2721731). Representatives of the media wishing to cover the events are welcome.
25/05/2009 - Visit of Indian Naval Ship Beas
Indian Naval Ship Beas is scheduled to visit the port of St. Petersburg from AM 03 June 2009 to AM 07 June 2009. The visit will be followed by Joint Exercises (PASSEX) with the Russian Navy from AM 07 June 2009 to PM 08 June 2009. Press and media briefing is scheduled to be held onboard Beas from 1840 to 1855 hrs on 03 June 2009. Representatives of the media wishing to participate in the briefing may approach Consulate General of India, St. Petersburg.
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BILATERAL RELATIONS 
Under the Year of India in Russia 2009, a Retrospective of films of the legendary Indian actor, director and producer Raj Kapoor will be held at Mirage Cinema, 35, Bolshoi Prospect, Saint Petersburg, as per the following schedule:
Within the framework of the Year of India in Russia 2009, an exhibition titled "A Journey of Indian Cinema" will be held at M.S. Tuganov Art Museum, Vladikavkaz, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania on 9-10 November 2009. Renowned Indian film actor Rishi Kapoor (son of the legendary Indian film actor, director and producer Raj Kapoor) will be the Chief Guest at the inauguration of the exhibition.
Under the framework of the Year of India in Russia, an exhibition on "Mahatma Gandhi & Tolstoy: A Unique Legacy" opened on 29 October 2009 at the State Leo Tolstoy Museum, 11/8, Prechistenka Street, Moscow. The exhibition is curated by Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (Gandhi Memorial), New Delhi and organized in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. The Exhibition will run for two weeks.
Within the framework of the Year of India in Russia 2009, one of the largest business events of India in Russia 'The India Show' will be held at St. Petersburg at Lenexpo (Pavilions 5 and 5A) from 30 September to 3 October. The India Show is a unique B2B platform for manufacturers, exporters, importers, suppliers and buyers from both India and Russia. The event seeks to project a range of India's quality products and all-round technological advancements to the Russian market. The event is organized by India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) with the support of the Embassy of India in Russia and the Consulate General of India in St. Petersburg. Over 140 leading Indian companies are participating and sectors in display include Engineering, Chemicals and allied products, Information Technologies, Electronic and Computer software, Space Technology, Industrial Products, Textiles, Apparel & Garments, Handicrafts and gift items, Agricultural & Processed Food, Tobacco, Tea, Coffee, and Spices.
Within the framework of the Year of India in Russia 2009, Indian Film Weeks are scheduled to be held in Moscow on September 14-20 at Theatre
Renowned Indian violin maestro Dr. L. Subramaniam is scheduled to perform Carnatic Classical Indian Music Concerts in Moscow on 1 June 2009 at Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatory and on 5 June 2009 at Dom Muziki. He will perform in St. Petersburg on 3 June 2009 at Shostakovich Academic Philharmonic Hall (Small Glinka Hall). He will be accompanied by his spouse, popular Indian singer, Kavita Krishnamurty Subramaniam (vocalist) and other artists.
