New Delhi: In a move to strengthen Indo-Russian relations, the Russian Education Agency, a collaborative project between Synergy Corporation and Innopraktika.India, has inaugurated its first branch in New Delhi. The agency aims to enhance cultural, scientific, and social connections between the two countries and facilitate Indian students' access to quality higher education in Russia.

The New Delhi branch will function as a support center for Indian students seeking to study in Russia. Agency specialists will guide students in selecting study programs and universities, completing admission procedures, obtaining visas, and managing necessary documentation. This initiative is expected to simplify the application process and make Russian education more accessible to Indian students.

Vadim Lobov, President of Synergy Corporation, emphasized the importance of the initiative, stating that many Indian graduates of Russian universities have become "true ambassadors of friendship" between the two nations. He also highlighted that Russian universities are successors to the Soviet higher education system, which was highly regarded in India. The Russian Education Agency aims to continue this legacy by helping the next generation of Indian students receive a quality education in Russia.

The agency is actively collaborating with leading Russian universities and intends to expand its presence in India. New branches are planned to open in Mumbai and Chennai in 2026. The agency anticipates assisting over 10,000 Indian students in enrolling in Russian universities next year.

In addition to facilitating academic pursuits, the Russian Education Agency will also promote Russian culture and language in India. Themed classes will be introduced in Indian schools to provide students with insights into Russian culture. On the day of the New Delhi branch launch, interactive lessons titled "Bridge of Friendship: Russia and India" were held in Delhi schools, with over 1,000 high school students participating. Similar lessons are planned for other Indian schools in the future.

Natalia Popova, First Deputy CEO of Innopraktika, emphasized that the agency's goal is to assist students in getting accepted into Russian universities by providing subject-specific preparatory courses, guiding them through document preparation, and supporting their cultural adaptation.

The opening of the Russian Education Agency's branch in New Delhi is seen as a significant step in strengthening the educational and cultural ties between India and Russia. The agency's efforts to streamline the admission process, promote cultural exchange, and support Indian students are expected to contribute to closer relations between the two countries.