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Russia’s Kalmykia Republic to Host International Buddhist Forum

Asia, Culture, Russian Market, Trade

The Russian Republic of Kalmykia is set to host the 3rd International Buddhist Forum, a major international event celebrating spiritual dialogue and cultural unity. It will take place in Kalmykia’s capital city, Elista, from September 25 to 28. Kalmykia is the only Buddhist republic in Europe, located in the Eastern Caucasus. Most Kalmyks practice Tibetan Buddhism. The ancestors […]

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Myanmar

Russia and Myanmar to Sign Visa-Free Travel Agreement in September

Asia, Exports, Imports, Russian Market, Trade

Russia and Myanmar are ready to sign an intergovernmental visa-free travel agreement in September, the Russian Economic Development Ministry has said. The subject was discussed at a meeting of Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov and Kyaw Soe Win, Myanmar’s Minister of Hotels and Tourism at the Travel International Tourism Forum in Moscow. Reshetnikov said

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Serbia

Russia and Serbia to Collaborate on Mutual Tourism Development

Exports, Russian Market, Trade

The Russian Economic Development Minister, Maxim Reshetnikov, and Serbian Tourism and Youth Minister, Husein Memic, have coordinated a roadmap for developing bilateral cooperation in tourism. Serbia remains one of the key and fastest-growing destinations for Russian tourists with connecting flights from Belgrade to most European capital cities as well as Russia. It has become a key hub

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Iran

Russia and Iran to Collaborate on Co-Produced Films

BRICS, Culture, Middle East, Russian Market

Russia and Iran are drafting an agreement on cooperation in joint film production, Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova said on Tuesday, saying, “Cinematography is a key area for cooperation.” New Russian and Iranian films are traditionally presented at major festivals, and there is regular exchange of delegations of filmmakers.” She was speaking after meeting with

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EVisa

Russia Considering Issuing Multiple-Entry E-Visas

Exports, Regulatory, Russian Market, Trade

The Russian Ministry of Economic Development, together with the Russian Foreign Ministry, is working on introducing the possibility of multiple uses of an electronic visa to Russia, according to Maxim Reshetnikov, the Minister of Economic Development. He was speaking at the international tourism forum “Travel!” on Tuesday (June 10). Reshetnikov said that “Currently, nationals from

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Indian Rupee Gaining Traction in Russia Usage

BRICS, Exports, Finance, Imports, India, Trade

A top executive at Russia’s largest bank has said he sees a growing role for the Indian rupee in the country. Aleksandr Vedyakhin, the first deputy chairman of the board of Sber, has stated that the Indian currency is popular with the bank’s individual and business clients. He said, “In Russia, Sber allows you to make transactions in rupees,

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Russia Japan

Russia Holds Out Olive Branch To Japan

Asia, Energy, Exports, Imports, Trade

Russia is open for constructive cooperation and broader business contacts with Japan, according to Nikolay Nozdrev, the Russian Ambassador in Tokyo, who stated, “We are open to constructive and mutually respectful cooperation with Japan, our neighbour with whom we are linked not just by economic potential, but also by the people’s mutual interest in closer ties.” He said

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Astrakhan

Astrakhan Port’s INSTC Integration Into Global Markets: Updates

Africa, Asia, India, Infrastructure, Logistics & Transport, Middle East, Russian Market, Trade

As part of the recently concluded 16th International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum 2025,” a panel discussion was held on the “International North-South Transport Corridor” (INSTC). Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev, the Special Representative of the President for the Development of the INSTC, took part in the discussions. The session also involved Russian Deputy Prime

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Russia Iran India

The Russia, Iran INSTC Transit Roadmap Through to South Asia: Updates

BRICS, India, Infrastructure, Investment, Middle East, Russian Market, Trade

Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadeghi and Russia’s Minister of Transport Roman Starovoit signed an agreement on the development of transport and transit cooperation for 2025. The core element of the agreement, signed in Tehran on February 18, is the completion of the long-delayed Rasht-Astara railway in Iran with Russia’s assistance, according to Iran’s

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