Moscow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with artists of the Russian Cultural Troupe who performed to greet him during his address to the Indian community in Moscow.
PM Modi asked the artists, "For how many years you have been practising dance."
In response, the artists responded that they have practised for many years, some for 10 years and some for 30 years."
During his interaction, PM Modi asked the artists about their visit to India.
In response, the artists said that they had visited India for their performance.
In the video, the artists expressed their happiness at meeting PM Modi.
PM Modi addressed the Indian community in Moscow. He spoke about the ties between the two nations and highlighted the contribution of the Indian diaspora in strengthening ties.
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the Indian community, a member of the Indian diaspora said, "This was the most important visit of PM Modi after the elections.
This was very special as it was the first visit abroad after the elections. We are all very excited.
I have come here from St Petersburg, I study there. I will never forget this moment.
He told us a lot of things and we should work on that."
ISKCON Moscow President, Sadhu Priya Das, said that he showed PM Modi his picture from his visit to the ISKCON Temple in Moscow in 2001.
Sadhu Priya Das said, "I showed PM Modi his picture when he visited and offered prayers at ISKCON in Moscow in 2001.
He stayed in the temple for an hour and showed a lot of interest to know about the activities of our trust and appreciated it.
Today, he also asked for a copy of the picture and I gave it to him."
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the Indian community, Swami Atmalokananda from Ram Krishna Mission stated that they could not think of the future of India without PM Modi.
Swami Atmalokananda said, "We have been here for more than 30 years since 1991.
The Russian people are interested in the Sanskrit language and we are teaching them...Without PM Modi, we cannot think of the future India, which Swami Vivekananda dreamt of future India. He is fulfilling the wishes of Swami Vivekananda."
While addressing the Indian community, PM Narendra Modi announced the opening of new consulates in Russia.
He said that the Indian consulates will be opened in Kazan and Yekaterinburg. (with Agency inputs)
