Honorary Consulate of Russia in Trivandrum, India

10/08/2026

On August 5-6, the the Honorary Consulate of Russia in Trivandrum, in association with the International Russophile Movement, organised the Humanitarian Atom Fest, marking the 55th anniversary of the Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation.
A series of events, highlighting Russia-India cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, included a seminar titled “Nuclear Energy for a Sustainable and Green Future”, a photo exhibition tracing the history and development of the Russian nuclear industry, a quiz competition and a round-table discussion.
The closing ceremony was addressed by former Indian diplomat T.P.Sreenivasan, Chairman and Managing Director of the Kerala State Electricity Board M.G.Rajamanickam, Honorary Consul of Russia in Trivandrum Ratheesh Nair, Head of the Russian specialists at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Dmitry Savvin and Head of the Department for Organisational and Technical Support of the Kudankulam NPP Anastasia Morozova.

05/08/2026

03/08/2026

📖 We present to your attention the informational brochure on the Programme for Supporting National Literatures of the Peoples of Russia.

The Programme has been implemented since 2016 under the auspices of the Organizing Committee for the Support of Literature, Book Publishing and Reading in the Russian Federation.

Its goals are to make contemporary national literatures accessible to a broad readership united by the multinational Russian culture and the Russian language; to facilitate the integration of unique national literatures into the broader all-Russian cultural process; to promote national literatures as an integral part of the shared cultural and literary space; and to encourage the development of the Russian language as a language of interethnic and intercultural communication.

Within the framework of the Programme:
• unique multilingual anthologies of the Contemporary Literature of the Peoples of Russia series have been published (Poetry, Children’s Literature, Prose, Drama, Essays and Journalism, Folk Wisdom, and others);
• translations of works from more than 50 national languages have been prepared;
• the Portal of National Literatures of the Peoples of Russia has been created — www.rus4all.ru;
• festivals, translators’ forums, seminars, and presentations are held.

In 2020, the project for publishing the anthologies was awarded the Prize of the President of Russia for its contribution to strengthening the unity of the Russian nation.

The brochure contains detailed information about the structure of the Programme, its key activities, participants, and completed projects.

👉 The materials can be reviewed on the Portal of National Literatures of the Peoples of Russia.

Портал национальных литератур - уникальный по своему содержанию и формату проект, созданный для поддержки, сохранения и развития литератур народов России

30/07/2026

Book Titled Reading Anton Chekhov: Literary and Cultural Perspectives Presented in Trivandrum
Under the auspices of the International Russophile Movement and the Honorary Consulate of Russia in Trivandrum, India, the book Reading Anton Chekhov: Literary and Cultural Perspectives was ceremoniously launched on 30 July 2026 at the Assembly Hall of the Government College for Women, Trivandrum.
The 140-page volume, published by the International Russophile Movement, is a collection of scholarly articles contributed by 16 teachers and research scholars from universities and colleges across Kerala.
The book was formally released by renowned Malayalam writer and former IAS officer K. V. Mohan Kumar, who presented the first copy to acclaimed National Award-winning filmmaker Shyamaprasad (Rajagopal Shyamaprasad). Professor Chitra T. Nair, Principal of the Government College for Women, and Ratheesh C. Nair, Honorary Consul of Russia in Trivandrum, also addressed the gathering.
The book launch was attended by more than 200 students.

30/07/2026

On 29 July 2026,The Russian Centre of the Foundation Russkiy Mir and Honorary Consulate of Russia in Trivandrum commemorated the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Pushkin State Russian Language Institute with a special educational programme. The event began with the screening of a documentary Dr. Hrishika Katyayan, who had training at the institute, and Dr S. Anil Kumar, Deputy Head of the Russian Language Institute and a Russian language teacher, spoke at the function. Students of the new batch of Russian Language attended the programme and actively interacted with the speakers.

27/07/2026

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22/07/2026

PHOTO EXHIBITION TO CELEBRATE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOLSHOI THEATRE

A special exhibition of photographs showcasing the rich history, enduring legacy, present-day beauty and magnificent architecture of the Bolshoi Theatre was organised in Thiruvananthapuram. The exhibition offered visitors a fascinating visual journey through the evolution of one of Russia’s most celebrated cultural institutions and one of the world’s most renowned centres of ballet and opera. The exhibition was jointly organised by the International Russophile Movement and Russkiy Mir.

Through a carefully selected collection of photographs, the exhibition presented different chapters in the remarkable history of the Bolshoi Theatre, highlighting its transformation over the centuries and its significant contribution to Russian and world culture. Images depicting the theatre’s majestic exterior, richly decorated interiors, historic auditorium and distinctive architectural features provided visitors with an opportunity to appreciate the grandeur of this iconic landmark.

22/07/2026

World Chess Day was observed in Trivandrum with a chess tournament for students and schoolchildren. The tournament was organised jointly by in association with the Honorary Consulate of Russia in Trivandrum the International School of Chess and the International Russophile Movement. More than 100 players took part in the day-long tournament. Santhosh B. Shibu, who has a FIDE rating of 1819, won the tournament with 5.5 points.

RESULT
In the Under-9 category, S. Arun Karna secured first place with 6 points, while Milas Salim Afnan finished second, also with 6 points. Rawther A. Nehan took third place with 5.5 points. In the Under-15 category, B. Shibu Sanoosh, with a FIDE rating of 1819, emerged as the winner with 5.5 points. Jishnu Nilesh secured second place with 4.5 points, followed by Krishnan Nandan in third place, also with 4.5 points.

18/07/2026

On 19 July 2026, a seminar titled “Nikolai Miklouho-Maclay: Bridging Cultures Through Exploration and Ethnography” was organised by the Indian Centre of the Russian Geographical Society in association with the Honorary Consulate of the Russian Federation in Thiruvananthapuram to mark the 180th birth anniversary of the renowned Russian explorer, ethnographer and anthropologist Nikolai Miklouho-Maclay.

The seminar highlighted Miklouho-Maclay’s remarkable contributions to exploration, ethnography and the study of indigenous peoples, as well as his enduring legacy in promoting intercultural understanding and respect for human diversity.

Papers were presented by Gopika B. T., Field Investigator, ICSSR Major Project, Central University of Kerala, and Swaroop Paul M., Research Assistant, ICSSR Major Project, Central University of Kerala. Tirzah Olive Rogi, a fourth-year student of the Department of International Relations, delivered the introductory remarks on the life and legacy of Nikolai Miklouho-Maclay.
An exhibition of photographs highlighting Nikolai Miklouho-Maclay's life and expeditions was also organised as part of the jubilee celebration.