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Russian Artists Bring Ramayana to Life in Moscow
16 Feb
Summary
- Russian performers will enact the Ramlila on a Moscow stage soon.
- The production is supported by the Indian Embassy in Russia.
- This event echoes a Soviet actor's performance of Ramlila in the 1960s.
On February 20, 2026, Moscow will host a grand staging of the Ramlila, featuring Russian artists performing the timeless Indian epic. This event marks a significant cultural exchange, bringing the Ramayana alive on a Russian stage.
The production is backed by the Embassy of India in Russia and the Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Centre, promising authentic costumes and music. Russian actors, including Evgeny as Ram and Daria as Sita, will embody the iconic characters, showcasing the growing global resonance of Indian mythology.
Organized by the 'Disha' friendship organization, the event aims to foster people-to-people connections. It also recalls a historical precedent from the 1960s when Soviet actor Gennady Mikhailovich Pechnikov performed Ramlila in Moscow, forging an early cultural link.
Inspired by contemporary Indian celebrations like Ayodhya's Deepotsav, this new generation of Russian performers will retell an ancient Indian story, reinforcing cultural ties between the nations.
