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Why are there so many Russians in India?
Economic growth and open visa systems make it quite easy and possible for people to go to other places and explore that part of the world. Many people for work or for the love of the place even settle down in other countries. And there are Russians who also settled in India.
Are Russians allowed in India?
There is a small but recognisable Russian community in India which comprises Indian citizens of Russian heritage as well with Russian expatriates and migrants residing in India. According to the Russian government, 845 Russian citizens are registered as living in India.
Why does Russia support India so much?
India is the largest importer of the arm, aircrafts and other defence equipments of Russia. It is one of the important source of Russian economy hence to continue this Russia supports India. Russia always want a powerful Allie in Asian region and India can fulfill this.
Is Russia changing its policy on Kashmir?
The official statement of India’s representative to the UN, Syed Akbaruddin, following the UNSC meeting hinted clearly towards Russia’s support to India. In short, there are no indications of any shift of Russia’s policy towards Kashmir as yet. (Author teaches at School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University.
What is the significance of 1971 in the India-Russia relationship?
And what’s more, Russia assured India that, on New Delhi’s request, it would deliver new defense equipment in two to three months. While the world in 2020 is in many ways changed from that time, 1971 looms large in the India-Russia relationship today. There are some who see Moscow’s importance as little more than a fond memory.
Why is Moscow organizing a trilateral meeting with India and China?
Even today, in 2020, it is Moscow that organized a trilateral meeting among the foreign ministers of Russia, India, and China on June 23, bringing New Delhi and Beijing together following deadly clashes between their countries’ armed forces in the Galwan Valley in the disputed territory of Ladakh.