From Russia, with love: Traditions, heritage on display as Delhi hosts BRICS Summit
Delhi hosted the 18th BRICS Summit with Russia presenting a range of cultural exhibits, from traditional toys to music, at the Bharat Mandapam. The event also featured a trade fair with over 130 Russian‑Indian companies and a large Run & Ride program involving more than 5,000 participants.
- ✓Delhi hosted the 18th BRICS Summit with Russia presenting a range of cultural exhibits, from traditional toys to music, at the Bharat Mandapam.
- ✓India’ on September 9, featuring more than 130 Russian and Indian firms presenting technologies in medical equipment, robotics and other sectors.
- ✓The event also featured a trade fair with over 130 Russian‑Indian companies and a large Run & Ride program involving more than 5,000 participants.
The 18th BRICS Summit convened in Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, where Russia transformed sections of the venue into a cultural showcase. The National Centre Russia displayed iconic artifacts such as the nevalyashka doll dressed in an Indian saree, Fedoskino miniature boxes, and offered live demonstrations of Gzhel ceramic painting, while Russian musicians performed on balalaika, domra and bayan as part of the specially formed BRICS Symphony Orchestra.
The cultural programme coincided with the launch of the International Industrial Trade Fair ‘INNOPROM. India’ on September 9, featuring more than 130 Russian and Indian firms presenting technologies in medical equipment, robotics and other sectors. Earlier, on August 30, the BRICS Run & Ride event at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium attracted roughly 5,100 fitness enthusiasts, including about 2,900 cyclists and 2,200 runners, who completed a 5‑km course and participated in zumba and yoga sessions.
These activities underscore Russia’s soft‑power outreach ahead of the summit, aiming to deepen cultural ties and stimulate bilateral trade between the two nations. The exhibitions provide Indian visitors with hands‑on exposure to Russian art forms, while the trade fair and sporting events create networking opportunities for businesses and diplomats, potentially shaping future economic collaborations within the BRICS framework.
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| Issuing Authority | Delhi NCR Civic & Governance |
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| Topic Category | WORLD |
| Jurisdiction | DL State |
| Publication Date | 11 September 2026 |