'Education can be strong pillar of partnership between India, Russia': Ambassador Denis Alipov
New Delhi, May 28
Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, called the Indo-Russian Educational summit is a very welcome development and noted how expanding cooperation in the ambit of education emerges as a strong pillar of partnership between New Delhi and Moscow.
Speaking to the media here in the national capital on Thursday, Ambassador Alipov highlighted the opportunities available in Russia for students and listed medicine, engineering, political sciences and healthcare as areas where cooperation can be expanded between India and Russia.
He added, "I am confident that together we can make education a very strong pillar in our overall cooperation and strategic partnership."
He noted how Russia is very eager to explore newer avenues in education cooperation.
"The number of Indian students studying in Russia has increased, and the number of Russian universities coming to India has also increased."
Ambassador Alipov said that since the New Education Policy, Russia is eagerly looking to cooperate with India.
Underlining how Russia has rigorous education standards and that India has in recent times made strides in the education domain, Ambassador Alipov said that there is much to gain from each other.
Alipov expressed optimism for the Education Fair and added, "I see a strong response from the audience here. We are hopeful that we will continue this series of education summits in future."
His comments to the media come amid the backdrop of the Indo-Russia Education Summit taking place here in the national capital.
According to the official website, the Indo-Russian Education Summit 2026, currently being held from May 28 to 29 at Le Meridien, Connaught Place, in the capital, is bringing together policymakers, academicians, and institutional leaders from India and Russia to strengthen bilateral cooperation in higher education, research, and student mobility.
The website added that the Indo-Russian Education Summit, now in its second edition, has evolved into a major platform for advancing academic collaboration between India and Russia.
The summit focuses on strengthening educational ties, expanding higher education opportunities, building industry partnerships, and showcasing innovation in the education sector, while aiming to connect institutions and create pathways for students and scholars across both countries.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I'm a bit skeptical about this. Our NEP is trying to promote Indian languages and culture, but sending more students to Russia might dilute that. Also, there should be mutual recognition of degrees. My cousin studied engineering in Russia and faced issues getting equivalence here. Hope this summit addresses such practical problems.
As someone who spent a semester in Moscow on exchange, I can vouch for the quality of Russian education. The math and science foundation is incredibly strong. But the cultural adjustment is real—cold weather, language barrier, and different food. Still, it broadens your perspective immensely. Good for India-Russia ties.
This is exactly what we need—more collaboration in fields like healthcare and political sciences. Russia has decades of expertise in public health systems, and India can learn a lot. Plus, with the current geopolitical scenario, strengthening ties with Russia is wise. Kudos to the organizers for this summit.
I hope this isn't just a photo-op. The real test will be whether students actually find better opportunities and if Russian degrees get full recognition in India. My friend studied medicine in Russia and struggled to clear the screening test here. Infrastructure for credit transfer and research collaboration needs to be robust.
Great initiative! I've seen many Indian students pursue MBBS in Russia and come back as skilled doctors. Russia's education system is rigorous, and their research output is impressive. The New Education Policy's emphasis on internationalization aligns perfectly with this. More such summits, please! 🌟
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