Russians in Goa: A Cultural Fusion in the Tropical Paradise

Goa, the coastal gem of India, has been a melting pot of cultures and a sought-after tourist destination for decades. Among the many international visitors who flock to this tropical paradise, Russians hold a prominent place. Drawn by the idyllic beaches, vibrant nightlife, and warm weather, Russians have developed a significant presence in Goa. Their […]

Russian Film Days at IFFI 2017 between 20th and 28th November in Goa

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One of India’s most renowned film festivals, the International Film Festival of India is back in Goa this year. Started way back in 1952, the first-ever IFFI was organized by the Films Division, Government of India, with the patronage of the first Prime Minister of India – Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. The International Film Festival of India […]

No shacks on beaches, first charter flight arrives

First charter arrives: No shacks yet? The tourist season begins! The first foreign chartered flight of the season, ‘Air Rossiya’ with 492 Russian tourists landed at 4 pm on Sunday. But still no shacks on beaches! The second charter with domestic tourists from Surat (Gujarat), (first Indian charter), will arrive on October 24, on the […]

Russian Nationals cast their ballot from Goa

Russians Vote Again ; Russian Nationals living in Goa, were privileged to cast their ballot from Goa. On Thursday, Ballot Box voting was held at a temporary booth in Porvorim, (a village in North Goa, around 5 km from Panaji), at the office of Vikram Varma, legal counsel of the Russian Consulate in Mumbai. Two […]