The Soviet Union’s cultural footprint in India

The reiteration of India-Russia ties as ‘time-tested’ has its roots in the 1940s, when Moscow began reaching out to the Indian public through exchanges in literature, culture and art. In time, Soviet centres of such engagement were established across the large Indian cities, becoming hubs of intellectual learning and discussions. These now need an upgrade, in line with transforming geopolitics and Russia’s global positioning.