Russians in India

Russians in India
Total population
	6,000 - 15,000+
Regions with significant populations
	Goa · Karnataka · Maharashtra · Tamil Nadu · Bihar · Ranchi
Languages
	Russian · English · Konkani · Tamil · Marathi · Other Indian languages
Religion
	Russian Orthodox Church; Roman Catholicism · Hinduism · Judaism
Related ethnic groups
	Russian people

There is a small but recognisable Russian community in India which comprises Indian citizens of Russian heritage as well with Russian expatriates and migrants residing in India. According to the Russian government, 845 Russian citizens are registered as living in India.^[1]

Russians in Tamil Nadu[]

The Russian expatriate community in the state of Tamil Nadu is numbering 6,000 people composed mostly of scientists, engineers, artists, independent entrepreneurs and international students. There is a Russian Consulate, a Russian Science Center and a Russian Cultural Centre located in Chennai.^[2] Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute has a number of Russian medical students due to foreign exchange programmes with Stavropol State Medical Academy.^[3] There are about 40 Russian scientists working in the Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant and many of them came with their families when they got transferred to Nagercoil.^[4] Today there are quite a few Russians learning Tamil and they often visit Tamil Nadu to attend seminars and lectures.^[5]

Other parts of India[]

Karnataka[]

Many Russian space scientists and experts work in the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Bangalore assisting in the development the rover for Chandrayaan-2 and also in the Indian manned mission.^[6]

Kerala[]

Many Russian space scientists and experts work in the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram. There is a Russian Consulate in the city of Thiruvananthapuram.

Maharashtra[]

Mumbai currently has less than 100 Russians, most of them visiting businesswomen/men, engineers and technicians deputed to support Russian-built engineering in various parts of the city.^[7]^[8]

Ranchi[]

There is a community of Russians in SSFR Russian colony, Ranchi^{[citation needed]} which is a consul enclaving part of Russian community from India. They are engaged in leather business, seller and electricians and engineers. Ranchi is hosting 3 percent of Russian tour guides and workers

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "Сведения о проводящихся выборах и референдумах". www.foreign-countries.vybory.izbirkom.ru.
^ "For Russia, with love and real hope".
^ Medical Education - Russia
^ "Russians celebrate Pongal". The Hindu. January 17, 2010 – via www.thehindu.com.
^ Srinivasan, Prassana (2003-03-31), "Tryst with Tamil", The Hindu, archived from the original on 2004-01-17, retrieved 2012-10-01
^ "India Current Events and Affairs 2020, Business, Politics, Government, Sports News".
^ "In Mumbai, Russians toast 60th anniversary of victory over fascism".
^ "Goa the new destination for rich Russians". www.digitaljournal.com. November 26, 2008.

[auto-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b "Сведения о проводящихся выборах и референдумах". www.foreign-countries.vybory.izbirkom.ru.

[2] "For Russia, with love and real hope".

[3] Medical Education - Russia

[4] "Russians celebrate Pongal". The Hindu. January 17, 2010 – via www.thehindu.com.

[5] Srinivasan, Prassana (2003-03-31), "Tryst with Tamil", The Hindu, archived from the original on 2004-01-17, retrieved 2012-10-01

[6] "India Current Events and Affairs 2020, Business, Politics, Government, Sports News".

[7] "In Mumbai, Russians toast 60th anniversary of victory over fascism".

[8] "Goa the new destination for rich Russians". www.digitaljournal.com. November 26, 2008.

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