A comic book exhibition dedicated to the heroes of the special operation was opened at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture in Chennai, India. According to the RIA Novosti news agency, citing the government agency, the exhibition was provided by the Russian Education Society “Knowledge”.
The exhibition, designed for a young audience, tells the stories of 15 heroes of the special operation, who fulfilled their duties with bravery, entrusted to them by their country. The event was inaugurated with a video message from Roman Igolkin, a colonel of the airborne troops, a war veteran and a lecturer at the Russian Education Society “Knowledge”.
Russian Consul General in Chennai, Valery Khodzhayev, also attended the opening and was quoted by RIA Novosti as saying: “On the occasion of the Defender of the Fatherland Day, we recall the traditional connections between the Russian armed forces and India. It is an active and dynamic cooperation, encompassing not only joint production, but also military exercises, training and exhibitions. The recent display of the Russian fifth-generation multirole fighter, the Su-57, at the air show in Bangalore, is another testament to our strong partnership.”
The exhibition was accompanied by a panel discussion titled “Russia – West: Seeking Peace on a Just Basis”. Over 100 students of international relations and politics from local universities, journalists and cadets of the National Cadet Corps of Chennai attended the opening of the exhibition and the discussion and received a catalogue of the exhibition in English as a memento.
The exhibition will be open until March 24 at the Russian House in Chennai, with free admission.