Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Russian Delegation Visits Varanasi University
A group of people from Russia visited a university in India called Sampurnanand Sanskrit University in Varanasi.
The university is very old and teaches about Indian culture and traditions.
The Russian group was welcomed with traditional Indian customs, including special chants.
The leader of the Russian group said it was a great chance to learn about Indian culture and language.
The university's head said that India and Russia have been friends for a long time and share many cultural similarities.
Both sides hope this visit will make their friendship even stronger.
A Russian delegation visited Sampurnanand Sanskrit University in Varanasi, India, on Tuesday.
The visit aimed to strengthen cultural and educational ties between India and Russia.
The delegation was welcomed with Vedic chants and traditional customs by the university's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bihari Lal Sharma.
Prof. Batyr Elistayev, the delegation leader, expressed his appreciation for learning about Indian knowledge traditions and Sanatan Dharma.
The visit is expected to enhance future academic exchanges and cultural understanding between the two countries.
- Who
- Russian delegation led by Prof. Batyr Elistayev and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Bihari Lal Sharma
- What
- Visit to Sampurnanand Sanskrit University to strengthen cultural and educational ties
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi, India
- Why
- To promote cultural exchange, understand Indian knowledge traditions, and strengthen Indo-Russian relations
- Location
- Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi, India
- Date
- Tuesday
- Delegation Leader
- Prof. Batyr Elistayev, Vice-Rector of Kalmyk State University
- University Vice-Chancellor
- Prof. Bihari Lal Sharma
- Key Focus
- Indian knowledge tradition, Sanatan Dharma, and cultural exchange
