🌐 On April 9, the Russian Embassy in New Delhi hosted the III Eurasian Meeting of Russian Women Compatriots held under the auspices of the Russian Government Commission on Compatriots Living Abroad and with the support of the Moscow Government.

💬 In his welcoming remarks, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov underscored the contribution of the Russian diaspora to the promotion of the Russian language, cultural and family values, preservation of historical memory and truth about the Great Patriotic War as well as the expansion of educational exchanges.

The opening ceremony was also addressed by Yelena Afanasyeva, Member of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs, Olga Timofeyeva, Chairwoman of the State Duma Committee on Development of Civil Society, Issues of Public Associations and Religious Organizations, Tatyana Vasilieva, Deputy Minister of Education of Russia, Irina Kirkora, Deputy Chaiman of the Presidential Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights, and Marina Nikulshina, Department for External Economic and International Relations of Moscow.

📁 The message to the forum by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin was delivered as well.

The meeting was moderated by Alexey Roskoshny, Department for Relations with Compatriots Abroad, Russian Foreign Ministry.

👥 The event was attended by more than 60 representatives of the Russian compatriot associations from 38 countries, which are engaged in active public activities.

The forum will continue its work on April 10.

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🗓 On April 10, 1944, exactly 8️⃣0️⃣ years ago, the forces of the Third Ukrainian Front under the command of Army General Rodion Malinovsky ousted Nazi German and Romanian invaders from Odessa.

🕯 The Nazi occupation of the city lasted 907 days. During this period, approximately 200,000 people died in Odessa and in the region. Many of them fell victim to mass bloody massacres and brutal executions. About 78,000 people were deported to Germany for forced labour; plants and factories were destroyed; and over 2,000 buildings, including hospitals and schools, were blown up or burned down.

During their retreat, German and Romanian troops shot at ordinary people, including the elderly, women and children and mined the most important buildings, plants, the power station and the seaport.

⚔️ The Red Army inflicted a crushing defeat on the enemy with over 27,000 soldiers and officers killed and more than 11,000 taken prisoner. The enemy also lost 952 artillery pieces, 443 tanks and assault guns, and 97 ammunition and food depots.

The liberation of Odessa by the Red Army disrupted supplies to the German army group in Crimea and opened the way to an offensive towards the Balkans.

During the entire period of occupation, local citizens resisted the Nazis. After the city was captured, they went into catacombs. During the war, Odessa underground fighters and partisans destroyed over 5,000 enemy soldiers and officers, 248 motor vehicles, and saved about 20,000 Soviet citizens from being forcibly exported to Germany.

In honour of the liberation of Odessa, 324 artillery pieces made 24 salvoes in Moscow.

🎖 The honorable title of Odessa units was conferred on 27 formations and units that distinguished themselves during the operation. The title of Hero of the Soviet Union was awarded to 14 people and over 2,000 people received Soviet orders and medals.

On May 8, 1965, Odessa was officially declared Hero City.

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🇷🇺 🚴‍♂️ 🇮🇳 On April 14, 2024, the Russia-India friendship cycling rally to mark the 77th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic relations and the 40th anniversary of first Indian cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma's spaceflight will be held in New Delhi.

➡️ For the 2nd time, the Russian Embassy in India jointly with the Confederation of Indian Cyclists hosts this annual festive event which brings together representatives of the diplomatic corps, media and the public.

💬 All interested participants are invited to reach the Embassy’s Main Gate by 6:00 AM to listen to the welcoming remarks by officials.

✨ We are looking forward to seeing all cycling enthusiasts!

📆 Date: April 14, 2024
⏱ Time: 6:30 AM
🗺 Route: Russian Embassy in India ➡️ India Gate

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🌐 On April 9, as part of the ongoing III Eurasian Meeting of Russian Women Compatriots an award ceremony of compatriots acknowledging their public service and patriotic activities took place in the Embassy of Russia in India.

📁 The Russian State Duma’s letters of appreciation were presented by Olga Timofeyeva, Chairwoman of the State Duma Committee on Development of Civil Society, Issues of Public Associations and Religious Organization, to Elena Barman, President of the Indian Association of Russian Compatriots, Tatyana Shipilova, Director of Russian language courses in the Russian House in New Delhi, Irina Malysheva, Deputy Chairwoman of the Coordination Council of Russian Compatriots of India, Ekaterina Semenushkova, founder of the Atlas Social and Cultural Relations Development Centre.

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