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🇷🇺🇮🇩 Presiden Federasi Rusia Vladimir #Putin bertemu dengan Presiden Republik Indonesia Prabowo @prabowo Subianto di Moskow, Senin (13/04/2026).

🇷🇺 Russian Government Grant for International Students: New Opportunities to Study in Russia! 🎓 Launched in 2025 under the federal project “Russia in the World” as part of the national project “Youth and Children”, the programme aims to support talented international students pursuing higher education in Russia. 💰 What does the grant cover? ▫️Travel expenses - transportation to Russia at the beginning of studies and return travel upon graduation; ▫️Medical insurance - health insurance covering the entire period of study; ▫️Accommodation - compensation for student dormitory expenses; ▫️Monthly allowance of RUB 27,093, subject to satisfactory academic performance (grades of “good” and “excellent”). 📚 Who is eligible? Applicants must be foreign citizens and meet the following requirements: 🔹 Hold the status of a winner or prize-winner of the International Open Doors Olympiad; Alternatively, qualify as a high-achieving participant who has scored at least 50% of the maximum points in the final round of the Olympiad and obtained a recommendation letter from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and/or Rossotrudnichestvo; 🔹 Complete a Russian-language preparatory programme, unless they hold a qualifying Russian educational document or an eligible preparatory programme completion certificate. The grants are available for Bachelor’s, Specialist, Master’s and PhD programmes. 📋 How does the application process work? Following the selection process, successful applicants receive an official notification and confirm their acceptance of the grant conditions. The Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education then issues a study placement under the Russian Government quota. Grant recipients subsequently register through grant.ined.ru/en, sign a tripartite agreement with their host university and the programme operator, Interobrazovanie, and receive assistance with travel, accommodation and financial support. 📢 Registration for the Open Doors Olympiad is open until November 1, 2026. International applicants interested in studying in Russia are encouraged to register before the deadline. 🌐 Learn more: grant.ined.ru/en

🇷🇺🇺🇸 On the telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump 🗓 On October 9, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump. The conversation lasted approximately an hour and a half and was conducted in a friendly and mutually respectful atmosphere. 🎙 Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov outlined the key issues discussed during the conversation. 🔹 Ukrainian settlement. Vladimir Putin spoke about the measures being taken by Russia in response to attacks by Kiev, emphasizing that Ukraine's attempts to slow the advance of Russian troops and prolong the conflict have no prospects of success. 🔹 Economic cooperation. Particular attention was paid to preparations for large-scale economic initiatives, including potential supplies of Russian petroleum products to the U.S. and global markets. 🔹 Humanitarian issues. During the conversation, Vladimir Putin expressed his gratitude to the U.S. First Lady for her contribution to efforts to reunite children with their families separated by the conflict in Ukraine. The two sides also agreed to maintain contacts on humanitarian issues in the Kherson Region. 🔹 International agenda. The Presidents discussed the situation surrounding Iran. Vladimir Putin emphasized that opportunities for a diplomatic settlement remain and that Russia's proposals for the transfer of highly enriched Iranian uranium to Russia remain on the table. 🔗 en.kremlin.ru/events/preside…

🇷🇺🇵🇬 Papua New Guinean blogger and youth leader Samson Hone took part in the International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg and the 2nd Global Digital Forum in Moscow. 🤝 For Samson Hone, these events provided an opportunity to introduce Papua New Guinea to Russian and international participants, meet representatives from different countries, and see Russia for himself. 💬 In an interview with RIA Novosti, Samson Hone shared his impressions of the trip: Having visited Russia in person, I had the opportunity to get to know the country beyond what I had previously seen or heard from afar. I met young people who are interested in technology, education, entrepreneurship, culture, science, sports, and international cooperation. You welcomed me to your country, and now I would like you to come and get to know my home. ✅ Russia has extensive experience in hosting large-scale international events that bring together young people and leading experts from different countries. Such platforms provide opportunities to exchange ideas, discuss pressing issues: from the development of digital technologies to intercultural dialogue and build connections among the future leaders of different countries.

✍️ Applications are now open for the second edition of the All-Russian Award in Historical Education for Young People, «Voice of History» 🇷🇺 The Award aims to support and promote the most effective projects and approaches to studying Russian history. 🌏 Foreign citizens and organisations are welcome to apply in the «Best International Project on Russian History» category. 🏆 Winners will be invited to Moscow to attend the award ceremony, take part in a cultural programme, and receive support and promotional opportunities for their projects. 🗓 Application deadline: November 1, 2026. 👉 ano-geroiotechestva.ru/award

🇷🇺🇮🇩 On October 4, 2026, Ambassador of Russia to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov hosted a meeting with the representatives of Indonesia’s leading media outlets. 📰 The meeting featured a substantive exchange of views on the current state and prospects of Russian-Indonesian relations, the role of the media in fostering mutual understanding, as well as opportunities for further expanding direct professional contacts between Russian and Indonesian journalists. 🤝 A special part of the evening was devoted to a farewell ceremony for Press Attaché of the Embassy of Russia Alexander Tumaykin, who is concluding his assignment in Indonesia. The gathering also marked the introduction of Varvara Riabichenko, the newly appointed Press Attaché of the Embassy of Russia. 💬 Ambassador Tolchenov: «For us, it is of particular importance to maintain a vibrant, professional and trust-based dialogue with the Indonesian media. Direct and open communication enables our societies to gain a deeper and more nuanced understanding of one another, while providing journalists with an opportunity to exchange views and information firsthand». 🇷🇺🇮🇩 The Ambassador expressed his gratitude to the representatives of the Indonesian media for their constructive engagement and continued interest in fostering a balanced and informed understanding of Russian-Indonesian relations.

⚓️ On October 2, 2026, a media briefing by Ambassador of Russia to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov and Deputy Commander of the Pacific Fleet’s Northeastern Forces Rear Admiral Evgeny Myasoedov was held at Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta. 🇷🇺🇮🇩 During the briefing, Ambassador Tolchenov and Rear Admiral Evgeny Myasoedov answered journalists’ questions on the development of Russia-Indonesia cooperation, including ties between the navies of the two countries. 💬 Ambassador Tolchenov: «Visits by Russian Navy ships to Indonesia have become a good tradition and an important part of our bilateral relations. Such exchanges contribute to strengthening mutual trust, friendship and practical cooperation between Russia and Indonesia». 📸 As part of the event, a press tour aboard the Russian Navy ship was organized for representatives of Indonesian media, giving journalists an opportunity to learn more about the ships and the service of its crew.

🇷🇺🇮🇩 On October 1, 2026, Ambassador of Russia to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov met with the Indonesian delegation that took part in the International Youth Festival held in Yekaterinburg in September 2026. 💬 During the meeting, Ambassador Tolchenov discussed with the participants their experience in Russia and the Festival’s program. The Indonesian delegates shared their impressions of the trip, meetings with young people from other countries, as well as their acquaintance with Russian culture and traditions. ✅ Ambassador Sergei Tolchenov presented Fauzan Al-Rasyid with a certificate of appreciation and a commemorative medal in recognition of his contribution to organizing the participation of the Indonesian delegation in the World Youth Festival 2024. 🥞 The meeting concluded with a friendly reception featuring traditional Russian cuisine, providing another opportunity for the participants to experience Russian culture in a warm and informal atmosphere.

⚓️ On September 30, 2026, Ambassador of Russia to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov took part in the welcoming ceremony for a detachment of the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet, comprising the frigate «Marshal Shaposhnikov», the destroyer «Admiral Tributs» and the medium sea tanker «Pechenga», which arrived in Indonesia on a friendly visit. 🇷🇺🇮🇩 The ceremony was attended by Deputy Commander of the Pacific Fleet’s Northeastern Forces Rear Admiral Evgeny Myasoedov, Deputy Commander of the Indonesian Navy’s 3rd Regional Command Dian Suryansyah, Military Attaché of the Embassy of Russia in Indonesia Maxim Lukyanov, as well as Russian and Indonesian servicemen. 🤝 The visit program includes joint Russian-Indonesian maneuvering and communication exercises, meetings between naval officers and friendly sports competitions. Indonesian residents will also have an opportunity to visit the Russian warships during an «Open Ship Day». 🗓 The Russian Pacific Fleet detachment will stay in Jakarta until October 4. ✅ The visit is aimed at further strengthening friendly ties between the Russian and Indonesian navies and developing practical cooperation between the two countries in the naval sphere.

🇷🇺 Abilympics Professional Skills Championship to Take Place in Moscow 🗓 From October 31 to November 3, 2026, the Abilympics Professional Skills Championship for Persons with Disabilities will take place at the «Timiryazev Center» Educational and Exhibition Complex in Moscow. 🏆 The Championship will feature competitions in 50 professional skills, as well as international open competitions in 8 categories with the participation of representatives from friendly countries, including BRICS member states. 🤝 The event is organized by the National Abilympics Center of the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education and Training. The Championship aims to promote social inclusion, vocational training and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. 🌐 The program will also include business, cultural, career guidance, sports and exhibition activities, with the participation of international experts. 🔗 More information about the Championship and international competitions is available on the official website: abilympics-russia.ru/contest…

🗓️ Pada tanggal 28 September 2026, di Rumah Rusia di Jakarta diselenggarakan acara «Kampus Goes to Embassy» yang dihadiri oleh lebih dari 200 mahasiswa dari Universitas Indonesia, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional «Veteran» Jakarta, Institut Transportasi dan Logistik Trisakti, serta Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. 🎙️ Duta Besar Rusia untuk Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov menyampaikan sambutan pembuka kepada para peserta. Ia menekankan bahwa acara semacam ini turut memperkaya kerja sama Rusia-Indonesia di bidang pendidikan dan kebudayaan, serta menyampaikan harapannya agar hubungan dan kerja sama di kalangan generasi muda kedua negara semakin erat. 🌐 Para diplomat Rusia dan staf Rumah Rusia memperkenalkan kegiatan Kedutaan Besar serta arah utama kebijakan luar negeri Rusia kepada para peserta, sekaligus memperkenalkan budaya dan tradisi Rusia. 🇷🇺 Acara ditutup dengan pelajaran bahasa Rusia interaktif. Para mahasiswa yang berhasil menjawab pertanyaan dengan benar berkesempatan mendapatkan cendera mata bertema Rusia.

⚽️ On September 25, 2026, a friendly football match was held between the teams of the Embassy of Russia in Indonesia and Kompas newspaper @hariankompas. 🇷🇺🇮🇩 The game took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere and demonstrated that sport can serve as a bridge between people and contribute to strengthening mutual understanding. 💬 Ambassador of Russia to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov: «Such friendly matches provide a great opportunity to strengthen personal contacts with our Indonesian partners. Sport brings people together and helps build lasting friendships beyond formal meetings and official events». 🤝 The Embassy looks forward to continuing this good tradition and holding more friendly sporting events with Indonesian partners in the future. 📷 Kompas

🗓 On October 2, 2026, an Open Ship Day will be held at the Port of Tanjung Priok in Jakarta as part of the port call by a detachment of ships from the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet. ⚓️ The visiting group includes the frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov, tanker Pechenga, destroyer Admiral Tributs. 🇷🇺 During the event, visitors will have a unique opportunity to come aboard one of the Russian Navy vessels, explore its facilities, and gain insight into its missions and daily operations at sea. The event will take place at the Port of Tanjung Priok in Jakarta at 10.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 16.00. 👉 Admission is subject to prior registration. REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3TouKzl

🗓 On September 21, 2026, Ambassador of Russia to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov attended the opening ceremony of the Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest Exhibition, held at the ANTARA Heritage Center – ANTARA Gallery of Photojournalism @Antara_LKBN in Jakarta. 🎙Welcoming remarks were delivered by Ambassador of Russia to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov, Project Manager at the International Cooperation Directorate of the «Rossiya Segodnya» Media Group Sofia Zagorskaya, and Finance and Risk Management Director of the ANTARA News Agency Aria Bimo Setyo Pramono. 💬 Ambassador Tolchenov: «In today's rapidly changing world, professional journalism remains essential for helping people understand events and see the human stories behind them, while photojournalism has a unique ability to capture and preserve those stories through a single image. This year, we are particularly pleased that three Indonesian photographers are among the winners and prize-winners of the Contest. Reza Saifulla won the «Top News. Single» category, Garry Lotulung became a prize-winner in the «Top News. Series» category, and Hendi Wikaksono received a prize in the «My Planet. Single» category. The success of three Indonesian participants is an impressive achievement and a clear recognition of the talent and professionalism of Indonesian photojournalists». 🌐 The exhibition features 19 single photographs and 12 photo series by the winners and prize-winners of the 11th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest 2025 and will remain open until September 27, 2026. 👉 The Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest was established by the «Rossiya Segodnya» Media Group in 2014 under the auspices of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO. The contest aims to support young photojournalists from around the world and draw public attention to the challenges and objectives of contemporary photojournalism. 📷@rianru , @antaranews

🗓 On September 18, 2026, Ambassador of Russia to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov met with Achmad Fachrodji, President Director of PT Balai Pustaka @PTBalaiPustaka, one of Indonesia’s oldest publishing houses, to discuss prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation in publishing and literature. 📚 The sides exchanged views on opportunities for publishing works of famous Russian writers in the Indonesian language and expanding direct contacts between Russian and Indonesian publishers. They also discussed prospects for PT Balai Pustaka to participate in international book fairs and other literary events held in Russia. 🇷🇺🇮🇩 Both sides expressed interest in further developing cooperation in the field of literature and publishing as an important component of cultural and humanitarian ties between Russia and Indonesia.

🗓 On September 16, 2026, Ambassador of Russia to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov attended a concert by the Honored Folk Art Collective of Russia, the Siberian Patterns Folk Dance Ensemble, held at the Russian House in Jakarta. 💬 In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador Tolchenov emphasized: «The performance by artists from Novosibirsk in Jakarta is a vivid example of the growing presence of Russia’s regions in Indonesia and the development of direct humanitarian ties between our countries. Events like this allow Indonesian audiences to become better acquainted with the richness and diversity of Russian culture and represent another important step toward expanding Russian-Indonesian humanitarian cooperation». 🤝 The event brought together representatives of Indonesian government agencies, religious and youth organizations, as well as educational institutions. More than 200 people attended the concert. 🇷🇺 The ensemble introduced the audience to traditional Russian dances, as well as dances of the peoples of Russia. The performance by the Siberian Patterns artists was enthusiastically received by the audience and met with loud applause.

🗓 On September 14, 2026, the Russian language festival «Beauty of the Russian Word», organized under the auspices of Ural State Pedagogical University (USPU), opened at Krisnadwipayana University in Jakarta. 👉 Running from September 14 to 16, the festival brings together Indonesian university and high school students for a series of workshops, seminars, and lectures dedicated to Russian culture and the Russian language. ✅ A delegation of #USPU professors, led by Director of the Institute of Foreign Languages at Ural State Pedagogical University Daria Starkova, conducted interactive sessions introducing participants to key milestones in Russian history and the fundamentals of the Cyrillic script.

🇷🇺🇮🇩 On September 14, 2026, Ambassador of Russia to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov met with Chairman of the Committee for Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia @bksapdpr Syahrul Aidi Maazat. 🤝 The sides discussed prospects for further strengthening inter-parliamentary ties between the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia, as well as expanding cooperation and coordination at multilateral parliamentary fora. ✅ Both sides emphasized the importance of maintaining regular contacts between Russian and Indonesian parliamentarians and expressed their readiness to further develop constructive inter-parliamentary dialogue in the interests of strengthening bilateral relations.

🗓 On September 14, 2026, Ambassador of Russia to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov participated in the opening ceremony of the Open Education Center of Ural State Pedagogical University at the Krisnadwipayana University, held for the third consecutive year. 💬 In his welcoming address, Sergei Tolchenov noted: «It is particularly important for the younger generation to learn foreign languages, including Russian. We highly value Russian-Indonesian cooperation in the field of education and hope that the Russian language will continue to grow in popularity in Indonesia, giving university and school students an opportunity to discover Russia’s rich culture». 🤝 Deputy Vice-Rector of the Krisnadwipayana University Parbuntian Sinaga described such projects as among the key initiatives contributing to the development of cultural ties between the two countries and thanked the Russian side for its willingness to expand the scope of cooperation. Director of the Institute of Foreign Languages at Ural State Pedagogical University Daria Starkova spoke about plans to continue organising joint events with the Indonesian university. 🎵 A group of pupils from the school of the Embassy performed traditional Russian songs and a dance at the ceremony. 📍 Jakarta