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Russian Winter's Literary Charm Unveiled for Indian Students via Telebridge

TV BRICS will host an international telebridge titled "Russian Winter in Literary Texts" for students from 14 Indian universities. The event, organized with Indian and Russian cultural partners, aims to explore Russian culture through its literary depictions of winter. Participants will discuss classic authors and analyze themes like blizzards, alongside film screenings and talks on traditional holidays. The session represents the ninth edition of the "Modern Russian" project's educational series.

Key Points: Russian Winter in Literature Telebridge for Indian Students

  • Telebridge links Moscow & 14 Indian universities
  • Explores Russian winter in literature & culture
  • Features works by Pushkin, Tolstoy, Gogol
  • Includes film clips & holiday discussions
  • Part of "Modern Russian" project series
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TV BRICS to showcase Russian winter through literary texts for Indian students

TV BRICS hosts "Russian Winter in Literary Texts" telebridge connecting Moscow with students from 14 Indian universities to explore Russian culture.

"Each edition focuses on relevant topics aimed at expanding academic discussion beyond stereotypes and broadening the linguistic horizons of international students. - Tamara Skok"

Moscow, March 2

The TV BRICS International Media Network will host a telebridge on March 2, 2026, under the theme "Russian Winter in Literary Texts" for students from India. The central studio for the event will be set up at the IM Rudomino All-Russia State Library for Foreign Literature in Moscow.

According to TV BRICS, Students from 14 Indian universities will participate in the telebridge. The participants represent 13 cities across nine states, including Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolhapur, and institutions from Gujarat, West Bengal, Kerala, and other regions.

An Indian postgraduate student currently studying at the State University of Education in Moscow will also join the online session.

The event is being organised under TV BRICS' "Modern Russian" project in collaboration with the Indian Association of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature (INDAPRYAL) and Russian House in New Delhi.

Tamara Skok, Director of the Department of Innovative Linguistic Projects at TV BRICS and Project Head of "Modern Russian," said that over the years, cooperation between Russian studies experts in India and TV BRICS has resulted in several linguistic and cultural telebridges on diverse themes. She noted that each edition focuses on relevant topics aimed at expanding academic discussion beyond stereotypes and broadening the linguistic horizons of international students. This year's theme highlights the dual nature of the Russian winter, beautiful yet harsh as portrayed in literature. Winter also reflects traditional celebrations and rich poetic imagery, offering significant insights into Russian culture and identity.

During the telebridge, participants will discuss works by renowned authors such as Alexander Pushkin, Leo Tolstoy, and Nikolai Gogol. Special attention will be given to the literary depiction of blizzards and the etymological links between the Russian words for blizzard, rebellion, and confusion. The programme will also include discussions on winter proverbs, screenings of excerpts from film adaptations such as "Anna Karenina," and conversations about traditional holidays including Svyatki, Christmas, and Epiphany.

The session will conclude with creative activities, including poetry recitations by students and performances of songs related to winter and the New Year. The telebridge marks the ninth edition of the "Modern Russian" project's international educational series.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Great to see students from so many Indian states participating. Pune, Hyderabad, Kerala... it's a truly national representation. Learning about Russian winter through Pushkin and Tolstoy will be an enriching experience. Hope they also discuss how Indian authors describe our seasons for a comparative view.
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Rohit P
While the program is good, I hope the academic discussion is balanced. The theme mentions moving beyond stereotypes, which is crucial. Russian literature is profound, but the session should also acknowledge the complex historical and political contexts of the era these authors wrote in.
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Sarah B
The etymological link between blizzard, rebellion, and confusion sounds intriguing! It's these deep dives into language that reveal so much about a culture's psyche. Wishing all the students a fruitful session. More such bridges between Indian and global academia are needed.
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Karthik V
As someone who studied engineering in Russia, this brings back memories. The Russian winter is indeed a character in its own right in their literature and life. Glad to see INDAPRYAL involved. Learning a language is the first step to truly knowing a country. All the best to the participants!
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Nisha Z
Wonderful! But I hope such programs are not one-way streets. Would love to see a reciprocal telebridge where Russian students explore Indian literature through the lens of, say, the monsoon or summer. Cultural exchange should be mutual to be most effective.

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