Year of Russia in India
Russian Prime Minister Victor Zubkov comes here next week to kick off a Year of Russia in India and to open the second trade and investment forum.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet Zubkov Feb 12 and discuss with him an entire gamut of bilateral, regional and global issues, including trade, defence ties and civil nuclear cooperation.
The visit, which seeks to bolster business and goodwill among people of the two countries.
The yearlong Russia festival will include literary soirees (Russia is the guest of honour at the ongoing 18th World Book Fair in New Delhi), art exhibitions and showcase the delights of Russian cinema, cuisine and music to Indians. Next year, it will be India's turn to showcase its myriad culture in Russia.
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Thats gr8 news..i will surely try to visit the russian camp at the book fair.
LONG LIVE INDO-RUSSIA FRNDSHIP..