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Chennai, January 2025: The Indo-Russian Cultural and Friendship Society in collaboration with Russian House is organizing 22nd Russian Dance Festival 2025 across the cities – Chennai, Coimbatore, Mettupalayam, Erode, Tiruchengode, Trichy and Sivakasi from January 17 to February 3, 2025. The inauguration was held today at Russian House Chennai.
Dr.Padma Subramaniyam today inaugurated the 22nd Russian Dance Festival 2025 in the presence of Mr. Valery Khodzhaeb – Consul General, Russian Consulate General in South India, Padmabhusan Dr. Sivathanu Pillai, Father of BrahMos, Mr. Alexander Dodonov, Vice Consul & Director, Russian House, Mr. P. Thangappan, Secretary General, Indo-Russian Cultural & Friendship Society and Mr. T. R. Paarivendhar, SRM University chancellor.
The festival features an exciting array of traditional and contemporary Russian dance performances, highlighting the grace, passion, and skill inherent in Russia’s rich dance heritage. The event brings together renowned Russian dancers, offering Chennai’s art lovers a unique opportunity to experience Russia’s artistic traditions up close.
The Russian dancers’ performance in Chennai must have been a captivating and mesmerizing experience for the audience! Russian dance traditions, known for their grace, precision, and energy, often leave a lasting impact on viewers. The intricate choreography, beautiful costumes, and emotive performances would have created an atmosphere of awe and admiration.
MR. THANGAPPAN: He talks about the strategic cooperation and technologies ties between India and Russia. He emphasizes the importance of these relations citing examples of Russia’s support for India’s satellite launches and technological advancements.
MR SIVARTHANU PILLAI: He enunciates the forward looking friendship India had with Russia and praises Russia for its friendship and he also emphasizes the partnership of India and Russia.
Mr. Valery Khodzhaeb – Consul General: He appreciates the connections and long lasting relations between the two countries. He continues to talk about the dance troops who will be performing today. He admires the relation between India and Russia and hopes it lasts long.
MR ALEXANDER DEDONOV: He talks about the 22nd Dance Festival which is a first of its kind between India and Russia. He hopes to have more of them in the future and invites all to join in the upcoming cultural events which will be happening in the near future at the Russian Cultural Centre.
Mr. T. R. Paarivendhar: He enunciates the staff exchange from SRM to Russia and the importance of culture and how it influences our lives.
