Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a copy of ‘Bhagavad Gita’ translated into Russian language to Russian President Vladimir Putin. This meeting took place during the meeting of the two leaders, which added a new dimension of spiritual and cultural connect in India-Russia relations.
PM Modi said that the knowledge and message of Geeta inspires crores of people across the world and its teachings show the right direction to humanity in every age.
Presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Putin. The teachings of the Gita give inspiration to millions across the world.@KremlinRussia_E pic.twitter.com/D2zczJXkU2
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 4, 2025
Kremlin responded to the warm welcome
A statement has been issued by the Kremlin regarding welcoming PM Modi to welcome President Putin. The Kremlin said that PM Modi’s decision to go to the plane and meet Putin was unexpected and the Russian authorities were not informed about it in advance. This is Putin’s first visit to India after the Ukraine war.
Here’s President Putin’s full schedule for December 5:
- Vladimir Putin will be formally welcomed at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the second day of his visit to India. After this Putin will go to Rajghat and pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. After this he will participate in bilateral and delegation level talks at Hyderabad House. Let us tell you that some prominent industrialists may also attend the meeting of the delegations.
- On Friday, PM Modi and President Putin will participate in the India-Russia Business Forum. After this, Putin will attend the banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the invitation of President Draupadi Murmu. After this President Putin will leave for Moscow.
