Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Putin's India Visit: Culinary and Cultural Exchange
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India and had a big dinner party at the President's house in New Delhi.
The dinner had lots of yummy food from different parts of India, like Kashmiri dishes and sweets from Bengal.
There was also music played by a military band and classical musicians, with songs from India and Russia.
Over 150 important people were there, including government officials and some business leaders.
After the dinner, Putin left India.
The event was to make India and Russia friends and show how their cultures are connected.
State dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu for Russian President Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
Menu featured diverse Indian regional delicacies, including Gucchi Doon Chetin, Murungelai Chaaru, Zafrani Paneer Roll, and Badam Ka Halwa.
Entertainment included performances by the Naval band and classical instrumentalists, blending Indian and Russian music.
Over 150 guests attended, including government officials, diplomats, and business leaders.
Vladimir Putin departed Delhi after the dinner, seen off by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
- Who
- Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian President Droupadi Murmu, government officials, diplomats, business leaders, and select opposition members
- What
- State dinner and cultural exchange in honor of Vladimir Putin
- When
- December 5, 2025
- Where
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
- Why
- To foster dialogue, strengthen ties, and showcase cultural connections between India and Russia
- Event
- State Dinner for Russian President Vladimir Putin
- Location
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
- Date
- December 5, 2025
- Guest Count
- Over 150
- Culinary Highlights
- Kashmiri Wazwan, Russian Borscht, Gucchi Doon Chetin, Murungelai Chaaru, Zafrani Paneer Roll, Badam Ka Halwa, Gur Sandesh
- Entertainment
- Joint Military Band Performance, Classical Instrumentalists
- Musical Performances
- Indian classical raagas, Russian folk tunes, Bollywood music, Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite
- Departure
- Vladimir Putin departed Delhi after the dinner, seen off by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
Sources
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