Russians in India: Difference between revisions

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

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Latest revision as of 19:13, 11 June 2025

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 Goa[edit | edit source]

Immigrants[edit | edit source]

The state of Goa have received many Russian immigrants in the last few years. The Russian exodus to Goa has become a trend as many young people who are unhappy with life back home are moving there for good in search of inner peace. Cheap daily charter flights are now carrying thousands of Russians to the Indian State of Goa famous for its beaches and laid-back mood. Many Russians have also set up businesses in Goa.^[2] Many beach side restaurants post their signboards in English and Russian to attract Russian-speaking customers.

The village of Morjim is dubbed "Little Russia" by locals because of the high number of Russians living there. The village of Arambol is colloquially known as Arambolsk.

Tourists[edit | edit source]

Goa has always been the favourite haunt among Russian travelers to India. On average, an estimated 3,500 Russians would descend on Goa's shores every ten days in the tourism season.^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8]

References[edit | edit source]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 "Сведения о проводящихся выборах и референдумах". www.foreign-countries.vybory.izbirkom.ru.
↑ Russians in search of Indian paradise in Goa
↑ "3,500 Russians to descend on Goa's shores every ten days | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India. 9 October 2010.
↑ "Russians face backlash in India's Goa". Archived from the original on October 12, 2010.
↑ "Molotov On Mandovi | Outlook India Magazine". outlookindia.com.
↑ "Russians take over sex trade in Morjim- Goa". Archived from the original on March 24, 2008.
↑ "Log out sexygoa.com, demands Women's Forum", Herald, retrieved 2011-11-27
↑ "Goa leaders' pals: Russian mafia", IBN Live, 2007-06-01, retrieved 2010-07-21

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[auto-1] 1.0 ^1.1 "Сведения о проводящихся выборах и референдумах". www.foreign-countries.vybory.izbirkom.ru.

[2] Russians in search of Indian paradise in Goa

[3] "3,500 Russians to descend on Goa's shores every ten days | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India. 9 October 2010.

[4] "Russians face backlash in India's Goa". Archived from the original on October 12, 2010.

[5] "Molotov On Mandovi | Outlook India Magazine". outlookindia.com.

[6] "Russians take over sex trade in Morjim- Goa". Archived from the original on March 24, 2008.

[7] "Log out sexygoa.com, demands Women's Forum", Herald, retrieved 2011-11-27

[8] "Goa leaders' pals: Russian mafia", IBN Live, 2007-06-01, retrieved 2010-07-21

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-| regions          = [[Goa]]{{·}}[[Karnataka]]{{·}}[[Maharashtra]]{{·}}[[Tamil Nadu]] {{·}} [[Bihar]] {{·}}[[Ranchi]]
+| regions          = [[Goa]]{{·}}[[Karnataka]]{{·}}[[Maharashtra]]{{·}}[[Tamil Nadu]] {{·}} [[Bihar]] {{·}}[[Delhi]]{{,}}[[Ranchi]]
 | langs            = [[Russian language|Russian]]{{·}}[[English language|English]]{{·}}[[Konkani language|Konkani]]{{·}}[[Tamil language|Tamil]]{{·}}[[Marathi language|Marathi]]{{·}}Other [[Languages of India|Indian languages]]
 | rels             = [[Russian Orthodox Church]]<br> [[Roman Catholicism]]{{·}}[[Hinduism]]{{·}}[[Judaism]]
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 There is a small but recognisable '''Russian community in India''' which comprises [[India]]n citizens of [[Russian people|Russian]] heritage as well with [[Russian people|Russian]] expatriates and migrants residing in [[India]]. According to the Russian government, 845 Russian citizens are registered as living in India.<ref name="auto"/>
-==Russians in Tamil Nadu==
+==Russians in Goa==
-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]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2007/12/03/stories/2007120359711200.htm|title=For Russia, with love and real hope}}</ref> [[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'''.<ref>[http://www.keralaeducation.com/display_article.php?fid=574&arid=32 Medical Education - Russia]</ref> 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]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/Russians-celebrate-Pongal/article15962981.ece|title=Russians celebrate Pongal|newspaper=The Hindu|date=January 17, 2010|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> Today there are quite a few Russians learning Tamil and they often visit Tamil Nadu to attend seminars and lectures.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/03/31/stories/2003033100120300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040117204952/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/03/31/stories/2003033100120300.htm|archive-date=2004-01-17|first=Prassana|last=Srinivasan|title=Tryst with Tamil|work=The Hindu|date=2003-03-31|access-date=2012-10-01}}</ref>
+===Immigrants===
-==Other parts of India==
+The state of [[Goa]] have received many Russian immigrants in the last few years. The Russian exodus to Goa has become a trend as many young people who are unhappy with life back home are moving there for good in search of inner peace.  Cheap daily charter flights are now carrying thousands of Russians to the Indian State of Goa famous for its beaches and laid-back mood. Many Russians have also set up businesses in Goa.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100424230602/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/russianow/features/7540820/Russians-in-search-of-Indian-paradise-in-Goa.html Russians in search of Indian paradise in Goa]</ref> Many beach side restaurants post their signboards in English and Russian to attract Russian-speaking customers.
-===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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://headlinesindia.mapsofindia.com/india-and-world/russia/indian-russian-scientists-discuss-rocket-launch-delay-70942.html|title=India Current Events and Affairs 2020, Business, Politics, Government, Sports News}}</ref>
-===Kerala===
+The village of [[Morjim]] is dubbed "Little Russia" by locals because of the high number of Russians living there. The village of [[Arambol]] is colloquially known as ''Arambolsk''.
-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===
+===Tourists===
-[[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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=128338|title=In Mumbai, Russians toast 60th anniversary of victory over fascism}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/262680|title=Goa the new destination for rich Russians|date=November 26, 2008|website=www.digitaljournal.com}}</ref>
+Goa has always been the favourite haunt among Russian travelers to India. On average, an estimated 3,500 Russians would descend on Goa's shores every ten days in the tourism season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/3500-Russians-to-descend-on-Goas-shores-every-ten-days/articleshow/6716963.cms|title=3,500 Russians to descend on Goa's shores every ten days &#124; Goa News - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=9 October 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5j5QIbFrGQ-jtg-uUMxlJcbpto0ug|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101012155358/https://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5j5QIbFrGQ-jtg-uUMxlJcbpto0ug|url-status=dead|title=Russians face backlash in India's Goa|archive-date=October 12, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/molotov-on-mandovi/233732|title=Molotov On Mandovi &#124; Outlook India Magazine|website=outlookindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://goadourado.sulekha.com/blog/post/2007/02/russians-take-over-sex-trade-in-morjim-goa.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080324120442/http://goadourado.sulekha.com/blog/post/2007/02/russians-take-over-sex-trade-in-morjim-goa.htm|url-status=dead|title=Russians take over sex trade in Morjim- Goa|archive-date=March 24, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{citation|url=http://www.heraldgoa.in/News/Local%20News/Log-out-sexygoa-com-demands-Women-rsquo-s-Forum/46295.html|periodical=Herald|title=Log out sexygoa.com, demands Women's Forum|access-date=2011-11-27}}</ref><ref>{{citation|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/41610/goa-leaders-pals-russian-mafia.html|periodical=IBN Live|title=Goa leaders' pals: Russian mafia|access-date=2010-07-21|date=2007-06-01}}</ref>
-===Ranchi===
-There is a community of [[Russians]] in SSFR Russian colony, [[Ranchi]]{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} which is a [[enclave|consul enclaving part]] of Russian community from [[India]]. They are engaged in [[leather|leather business]], [[selling|seller]] and [[electrician]]s and [[engineers]]. Ranchi is hosting 3 percent of [[Russian people|Russian]] [[tourism|tour guides]] and [[workers]]
 ==See also==
-* [[India-Russia relations]]
+* [[India–Russia relations]]
 * [[Indians in Russia]]
-* [[Consulate-General of Russia in Mumbai]]
+* [[Consulate General of Russia, Chennai]]
 ==References==
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 {{Immigration to India}}
 {{Russian diaspora}}
+{{Portal bar|India|Russia}}
 [[Category:Europeans in India]]
 [[Category:Russian diaspora by country|India]]
 [[Category:Indian people of Russian descent| ]]
 [[Category:India–Russia relations]]
-[[Category:Immigration to India|Russian]]
+[[Category:Diasporas in India|Russian]]