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Narendra Modi gifts Russian translation of Thirukkural to Vladimir Putin
During a meeting in New Delhi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Russian translation of the Thirukkural. The ancient Tamil literary classic, composed by the poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar, consists of 1,330 couplets covering themes of virtue, wealth, and love.
The gift serves as a gesture of cultural diplomacy, highlighting existing literary ties between the two nations. The Thirukkural is noted for its secular and universal character, and has historically influenced Russian figures such as Leo Tolstoy. This specific translation was completed by Naira Mkrtchyan.
Beyond the cultural exchange, the leaders are conducting bilateral discussions to review cooperation in defense, energy, space, and economic sectors. A key objective mentioned is reaching a bilateral trade target of $100 billion by 2030.
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BRICS · Bharat Mandapam · Narendra Modi · Thiruvalluvar · Vladimir Putin
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Thirukkural was written by the Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar. yespunjab.com · www.news18.com · www.timesnownews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Russian translation of the Tamil literary classic Thirukkural. yespunjab.com · www.news18.com · www.timesnownews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Thirukkural consists of 1,330 couplets. yespunjab.com · www.news18.com · www.timesnownews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Russian translation of the Thirukkural was undertaken by Naira Mkrtchyan. yespunjab.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] India and Russia aim to achieve a bilateral trade target of $100 billion by 2030. yespunjab.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 18th BRICS Summit is being hosted by India on September 12 and 13, 2026. yespunjab.com · www.news18.com