Russian House in Kathmandu

Russian House in Kathmandu Russian House in Kathmandu: Your Gateway to Russian Education and Culture. Est. 1979. Many of them are working various leading institution of Nepal.

Russian House in Kathmandu was established in 1979 as a cultural department of Russian Federation. It is now the representative wing of the Federal Agency of Commonwealth of the Independent State Affairs, compatriots living abroad and the International Humanitarian Cooperation (Rossotrudnichestvo) of the government of the Russian Federation in Moscow to strengthen that relationship in cultural and

scientific sectors. The RCSC acts as a bridge to promote people to people relationship between Russia and Nepal through collaborative and cooperative engagement in the field of science, culture and education. Large number of Nepali studied engineering, medicine and many more other realm of studies. So far, RCSC has been sending many Nepalese students to Russian Federation for higher education under scholarship as well as self-finance basis. Needless to say that, the development of culture and art is the reflection of the civilization. To reveal these factors in real life situation, RCSC in Kathmandu has been conducting enormous activities in the field of art, culture and literature and hence has been developed mutual cooperation and strengthened bilateral relationship between our two countries. RCSC in Kathmandu has significant role to ensure effective functioning of Russian language support environment among Russian compatriots living in Nepal, as a basis for conservation and development of their cultural and professional connection with their homes. Many activities have been accomplished with the cooperation of its partner organization including Nepal-Russia Friendship Association, Nepal-Russia Cultural Association, Nepal-Russia Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Mitrakunj, Shailee Theater, Nepal-Russia Literary Association and many others like minded institutions. The RCSC's activities has always been supported and observed by high level dignitaries of Nepal including that of President, Vice-president, Prime Minister, Ministers, and other prominent Nepalese leaders with their active presence and participation. The Centre has gained popularity among citizens of Nepal particularly in Kathmandu Valley as a bridge of friendship between the peoples of Nepal and Russia with two way traffic.

Nepal and Russia have built, over nearly seven decades, a relationship in which diplomacy, education, culture, and econo...
14/05/2026

Nepal and Russia have built, over nearly seven decades, a relationship in which diplomacy, education, culture, and economics have consistently reinforced one another. In his article, Rajib Neupane notes that today, as the world enters a new phase of global change, this layered history of cooperation allows the two countries not only to preserve historical continuity, but also to identify new areas of growth — from trade and investment to science, technology, and humanitarian ties.

The link to the article is in the first comment.

Financial literacy in the age of AI: how to protect yourself from cybercriminals13 May, Kathmandu. At Alpine Valley Scho...
13/05/2026

Financial literacy in the age of AI: how to protect yourself from cybercriminals
13 May, Kathmandu. At Alpine Valley School (Chandol, Kathmandu) a lesson titled «Financial Literacy – the Dark Side of AI» was held, dedicated to protection from cyberfraud. The program, prepared for the VI International Olympiad on Financial Security, was delivered by the Russian House librarian Bhabana Nyoupane to 50 students in grades 7–10.

Teenagers learned how cybercriminals use deepfakes, AI‑phishing, droppers and online scams to deceive people seeking quick money.

- Deepfake – fake videos, audio or photos created by AI (for example, bogus calls supposedly from a bank).
- Dropper – a person who cashes out or transfers stolen funds.
- AI‑phishing – personalized emails and calls generated from the victim’s data.
- Online fraud – fake websites, phishing emails and cryptocurrency scams.

How to protect yourself?
- Be critical – don’t trust promises of “easy money”.
- Check sources – do not open suspicious links or files.
- Use two‑factor authentication – protect your accounts from being hacked.
- Do not disclose personal data – bank details, passwords, passport information.

Following the presentation, Director Rajan Lamsal spoke about current problems related to cyberfraud and emphasized the growing importance of digital literacy and cybersecurity among schoolchildren and youth. Principal Kishor Bahadur K.C. supported the initiative and highly appreciated the efforts to teach students about the risks and challenges associated with the misuse of AI and cybercrime.

From local resources to the Russian idea: Nepali students build a MiG-29 modelToday at the Russian House in Kathmandu, w...
13/05/2026

From local resources to the Russian idea: Nepali students build a MiG-29 model

Today at the Russian House in Kathmandu, we witnessed an inspiring example of youth engineering initiative. Two talented students from KMC College, Babgazar – Pankaj Kumar Gupta and Pratik Chaudhary – presented their new project to the Director of the Russian House, Anastasia Khokhlova: a functioning radio-controlled model aircraft styled after the legendary MiG-29 fighter jet.

The MiG-29 model, styled after the real fighter, can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h; this is the first successful flight test of its kind in Nepal. The young aviation enthusiasts, who recently completed their +2 level education, aim to inspire Nepali youth toward technical creativity.

Pankaj shared:
«Many ask what can be created using only local Nepali resources. I reply – this MiG-29 model: nothing is impossible, it was assembled from materials available here».

During the meeting, the students detailed their development process, long-term plans in aerospace engineering, and requested support for further project refinement and promoting STEM education based on local resources.

Russian House Director Anastasia Khokhlova praised their initiative and informed the students about Russian government scholarships for continuing studies in aerospace and related fields, emphasizing this as a key opportunity for their professional growth abroad.

🇷🇺 The Main Memorial Celebration at the Russian House: Victory Day Lights Up in KathmanduFor Russia, this is one of the ...
09/05/2026

🇷🇺 The Main Memorial Celebration at the Russian House: Victory Day Lights Up in Kathmandu

For Russia, this is one of the most important holidays. This date is sacredly honored not only in our country, but also in other countries of the former USSR, as well as around the world. The phrase "Victory Day" first appeared in Ilya Ehrenburg's article "The Fate of Victory" in December 1941 - a week after the first decisive counteroffensive of the Red Army near Moscow.

Our country paid an enormous price for victory: the losses of the USSR amounted to about 27 million people. It was boundless love for the Motherland, unity, and the heroism of the Soviet people that helped them endure and prevail.

While the parade on Red Square in Moscow had only just begun, the symbolic Victory Day flame was already lit in the lobby of the Russian House in Kathmandu. This year, the 81st anniversary of the Great Victory was not just another date on the calendar, but a living dialogue of generations, cultures, and memory - in the heart of Nepal, where Russian history found a new resonance.

The Ambassador's Words as the Starting Point

The event began with a speech by the Ambassador-Designate of the Russian Federation to Nepal, Alexey Vladimirovich Surovtsev. His address became the foundation of the entire evening:
"Victory Day is not only triumph, but also a reminder that humanity has no right to plunge itself again into a catastrophe of such scale".
He spoke about the role of the USSR in the defeat of Na**sm, and about memory as "our shared responsibility to those who did not live to see our days".
The guests seated in the hall were not merely listening - they felt that his speech was addressed to them too, to the Nepali people.

Where the Flame Never Goes Out

A ceremonial lighting of the symbolic lamp took place in the lobby of the Russian House. The lamp was lit by:
• Ambassador-Designate of the Russian Federation to Nepal, Alexey Vladimirovich Surovtsev
• Head of the Rossotrudnichestvo office in Nepal, Counselor of the Embassy Anastasia Khokhlova
• President of the association of Soviet and Russian graduates "Mitra Kunj," Sushma Khatri
They officially opened the exhibition "Everything for the Front! Everything for Victory!" and the "Immortal Regiment" memorial wall.

When «Katyusha» Sounds in Kathmandu

The evening opened with a piano performance of "Where Does the Motherland Begin?" by Sarthak Manandhar. This was followed by:
• "To the Son Who Does Not Exist" - a song by Vera Yurchenko
• "About That Spring" - a performance by children from the Russian school at the Embassy of Russia in Nepal, with a front-letter show
• "I Want There to Be No More War" - performed by Dr. Prabin Pradhan
A joint choir from "Mitra Kunj" and Embassy staff performed "Katyusha," Colonel Sanjay Shrestha sang "Dark Is the Night", and Counselor-Envoy of the Embassy of Russia in Nepal Rinchen Rakshaev performed "On a Nameless Height".

A Gentle Finale - and Memory That Does Not Fade

The final chord was the song «Victory Day», performed by a choir of graduates of Soviet and Russian universities and Embassy staff. But instead of an ordinary ending, the Nepali song "Rato Chandra-Surya" was performed, and all guests were invited to sing along. This became the evening's main message: the memory of the Great Victory lives not only in Russian sound, but also in Nepali melody.
In her closing remarks, the head of the Russian House, Anastasia Khokhlova, summed up the evening, noting its special atmosphere and the shared mood of the guests:
"Concluding this solemn concert dedicated to the great holiday of Victory Day, I sincerely thank our respected Nepali friends for their enthusiasm, support, and sincere interest in preserving and passing on historical truth. For us, Russians, this holiday is special. And we are especially pleased that not only graduates of Russian and Soviet universities, but also many people in Nepal share these feelings with us - our pride and our memory".

Russian Ambassador-Designate visits Russian House in KathmanduOn May 7, 2026, Ambassador-Designate of the Russian Federa...
07/05/2026

Russian Ambassador-Designate visits Russian House in Kathmandu

On May 7, 2026, Ambassador-Designate of the Russian Federation to Nepal, Alexey Vladimirovich Surovtsev, visited the Russian House in Kathmandu for the first time.

Mr. Surovtsev reviewed the current activities of the Rossotrudnichestvo representation in Nepal, highly commended the team's preparations for the upcoming Victory Day celebrations, expressed gratitude for their professionalism, and motivated the staff to further develop Russian-Nepalese cultural and scientific cooperation, as well as to implement new initiatives strengthening ties between Russia and Nepal.

Background:
Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed Alexey Surovtsev as Ambassador to Nepal by Decree No. 239 dated April 10, 2026. His predecessor was Alexey Novikov (completed his assignment in October 2025).

Alexey Vladimirovich Surovtsev was born in 1961, graduated from MGIMO of the USSR Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1985, and is fluent in English and Hindi. He joined the diplomatic service that same year and has since held various positions both in the central apparatus of the Russian Foreign Ministry and abroad.

From 2005 to 2010 — Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Russia to the UN Office and other international organizations in Geneva.
From 2010 to 2013 — Senior Counsellor of the North America Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
From April 2013 — Head of a department in the same directorate.
From 2018 to 2024 — Consul General of Russia in Mumbai.

From November 2024 to April 10, 2026, he served as Deputy Director of the Second Asia Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, overseeing the development of relations with Nepal, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

A meeting with the National Preparatory Committee to the WYF 2026 was held at the Russian House in Kathmandu Kathmandu,...
06/05/2026

A meeting with the National Preparatory Committee to the WYF 2026 was held at the Russian House in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, 6 May 2026. Within the walls of the Russian House in Kathmandu, a working meeting was held today with the members of the National Preparatory Committee (NPC) for the World Youth Forum 2026 (WYF).

On the side of the committee, the participants included Samrat Gauchan, President of the NPC, and Sundar Ghimire, Secretary, as well as active representatives of youth and academic circles from various regions of Nepal who have achieved significant success in the NGO and socio‑political sectors. From the Russian side, Ms. Anastasia Khokhlova, Director of the Russian House in Kathmandu, took part in the dialogue.

The participants recalled the WYF‑2024 held in Sochi, which was attended by more than one hundred delegates from Nepal, and also discussed general ideas and expectations regarding this year’s Forum, post‑program activities, formats of participation and prospects for including national experts in the work of the WYF. The Executive Committee of the NPC also handed the Russian House a copy of the submitted to the WYF Directorate list of potential participants.

Among the prospects is the creation, upon the completion of WYF‑2026 with full participation of the NPC and on the basis of the Russian House, of a new organisation — the Nepal‑Russia Youth Club. It is expected to unite participants, delegates and candidates for travel to the WYF, as well as representatives of a broad audience and student youth, for regular meetings on various topical themes: IT, culture and the arts, education and scientific cooperation, and others. Such a Club is expected to significantly expand the NPС’s scope of work and involve a larger number of interested representatives from the Nepali youth community in joint activities with the Russian House.

World Youth Forum 2026: boundless opportunities
The meeting with the preparatory committee to the WYF took place against the backdrop of intense preparations for the festival itself.

As already known, the World Youth Forum‑2026 will bring together about 120 representatives from 84 countries and leaders of international organisations. The concept of the Forum was presented in Moscow, where greetings were delivered by Dmitry Chernyshenko and Sergey Lavrov, while the head of Rosmolodezh, Grigory Gurov, gave a detailed overview of its goals and formats.

More than 60,000 applications have already been submitted for WYF‑2026 from 175 countries and 89 regions of Russia, with the largest number of participants coming from countries of the Middle East and North Africa.

In September, Yekaterinburg will host about 10,000 participants from 190 countries worldwide.

📅 We present the program of the Russian House in Kathmandu for May.You can look forward to concerts, lectures, film scre...
06/05/2026

📅 We present the program of the Russian House in Kathmandu for May.

You can look forward to concerts, lectures, film screenings, theatrical performances, literary gatherings, and exhibition projects that bring together cultural heritage and contemporary art.

We invite you to spend May with us and become part of our rich cultural program.
We will be delighted to see you at the Russian House in Kathmandu!

A one day seminar on managing organic waste held at the Russian House in KathmanduKathmandu, 5 May 2026. Within the wall...
05/05/2026

A one day seminar on managing organic waste held at the Russian House in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, 5 May 2026. Within the walls of the Russian House, a one day seminar on composting was held today as part of the 2026 International Compost Awareness Week. The event was organized by the Nepal Russia Science & Technology Society with the support of the Russian House in Kathmandu, ECV Nepal, SEWA Nepal, NeSO, and media partnership with Sewal Media.

From theory to practice

The core of the day was a practice oriented programme. Participants -- scientists, farmers, representatives of NGOs and youth -- listened to the speakers, asked questions, and discussed how to treat organic waste as a resource rather than a problem.
The keynote speaker, Prof. Buland Thapa, former Director of Bir Hospital and Academician of the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), recalled that sustainable development and the protection of nature are impossible without a scientific approach to waste management. He stressed that composting is not just “decorative ecology”, but a real tool that helps reduce pressure on landfills, conserve moisture in the soil and decrease dependence on chemical fertilizers.

In the hall, a real “live video laboratory” unfolded:
• Kishor Kumar Maharjan from Tri Chandra Multiple Campus presented vermicomposting and explained how earthworms turn food and plant waste into nutrient rich compost.
• Keshav Raj Kafle, former Senior Agriculturist of the Government of Nepal, spoke about dry leaf composting and showed how this practice helps dispose of seasonal waste and reduce the risk of forest fires.
• Rabin Malla, Executive Director of the Centre for Environment, Energy and Water, underlined that developing composting strengthens the local soil ecosystem, boosts the resilience of agriculture and enhances long term environmental security.

“Waste is a resource”
Interactive Q&A sessions helped participants understand how to start composting on home plots, adapt the technologies to different regions of Nepal, and integrate them into schools, community centres and farms.

At the end of the programme, Ms. Anastasia Khokhlova, Director of the Russian House in Kathmandu, took the floor.
«I am very pleased to welcome you to the Russian House and delighted that the Russian House hosts this very important and socially relevant event”, she said. “I can see the great interest it raises among the community, both among the older generation and the youth. Therefore, I want to thank the organizers, first and foremost the Nepal Russia Science & Technology Society, as well as our partner volunteer organizations. I am especially grateful to the speakers who have gathered a huge amount of information - not only dry statistics, but very specific and important material for Nepal - on how community representatives can, under the country’s particular conditions, preserve and protect nature and resources, diversify fertilizers and make community centres, especially in rural areas, more self sufficient».

Closing remarks were delivered by Kishor Raj Bhandari on behalf of the Nepal Russia Science & Technology Society, after which the participants took a group photo, concluding a dialogue in which waste ceased to be “garbage” and became a resource, and science - a simple, yet powerful instrument for a greener future.

On 1 May, many countries celebrate Labour Day. It is a holiday for those who build the future with their own hands. Its ...
01/05/2026

On 1 May, many countries celebrate Labour Day. It is a holiday for those who build the future with their own hands. Its history traces back to Ancient Rome and the Slavic holiday Zhibin Day, and in its modern form, the First of May was born after the workers’ strike in Chicago in 1886, when people demanded an eight‑hour working day.

In Russia, 1 May has long become a symbol of spring, labour, and solidarity. There were parades and slogans, and later a calm family holiday: walks, picnics, and the desire to live and work in peace. Today this day reminds us that respect for labour, justice, and people’s unity never become outdated in any country.

The Russian House in Kathmandu took part in the programme «Music for Peace», organized by the Nepali organization Journa...
24/04/2026

The Russian House in Kathmandu took part in the programme «Music for Peace», organized by the Nepali organization Journalist for Justice Nepal. The event was held within the framework of the 70 year anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Nepal and highlighted the special role of music as a catalyst for cultural dialogue.

«Music is one of the most vivid expressions of our shared cultural memory and a powerful force that unites people beyond national borders», said Anastasia Khokhlova, Head of the Russian House in Kathmandu, in her welcoming address.
In the 70th year of diplomatic relations between Russia and Nepal, such initiatives emphasize shared values: cultural diversity, internal unity, and the aspiration for peace.

Anastasia Khokhlova also noted that both Russia and Nepal are multiconfessional societies where dozens of ethnic groups peacefully coexist within a single state, preserving their traditions and languages. In 2026 Russia has declared the Year of the Unity of Indigenous Peoples, which resonates closely with the efforts of Nepali organizations to revive interest in traditional music and folk instruments.

The programme featured musicians Adhyaya Bhandari, Pratik Dangol, and Anush Gandharva, who performed well known Nepali songs such as “Resham Firiri”, “Farki Aau”, and “Phoolko Aankhama”, as well as singer Sagar Adhikari, who presented the peace song “Ahankar tutos”. The dance numbers were particularly memorable: Aadhya Regmi performed a classical Nepali dance, followed by a girls’ group dance - these performances were among the highlights of the evening.

The organisers expressed hope that the «Music for Peace» programme will continue to inspire young people to cherish their national cultural heritage and contribute to a more peaceful and prosperous future for the region.

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Pashupati Marga, Kamal Pokhari
Kathmandu
00700

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Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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