Russian House in Kathmandu

16/10/2026

Only 4 days left to submit your application for the "Honest Look" international media award!

Now in its fifth year, the award supports the best information projects by foreign media outlets, journalists, authors and bloggers covering cultural, humanitarian and economic cooperation between Russia and other countries.

📅 Applications close: October 20, 2026
🏆 Prize fund: 7,000,000 RUB
✈️ Participation in the Moscow ceremony – covered by the organizer

Don't miss your chance: apply here: https://honest-view.com

Organizer – Rossotrudnichestvo.

16/10/2026

The moment his name is announced from the stage — Ram Bindu Shrestha! 🎉

Congratulations to Ram Bindu Shrestha on winning third place in the “Bridges of Friendship” category of the International Eurasia Award, for his contribution to international cooperation and dialogue between peoples. We are proud of his achievement and wish him continued success! 🇳🇵🇷🇺

16/10/2026

16/10/2026

Congratulations to Ram Bindu Shrestha on his successful participation in the International Eurasia Award! 🎉

Eurasia Award: A participant from Nepal is among the prize winners!

Nepali cultural figure and writer Ram Bindu Shrestha took third place in the “Bridges of Friendship” category of the International Eurasia Award – for developing international cooperation and dialogue between countries and peoples. Hooray! 🇳🇵🇷🇺

Ram Bindu Shrestha is Vice President of Mitra Kunj and Secretary General of the Nepal–Russia Literary Society. His project passed the expert selection stage, made it to the top 10, and was presented and defended before the jury in Moscow on 14 October.

The results were announced on 15 October at the award ceremony held at the National Centre “Russia”.

The Eurasia Award recognises outstanding contributions to the development of international cooperation, the preservation of traditional values, and the strengthening of cultural ties across the Eurasian space. In 2026, the competition received 5,512 applications from 73 countries; 100 participants from 30 countries advanced to the final.

This is an important recognition of Nepal’s contribution to humanitarian and cultural cooperation, and a vivid example of how cultural and humanitarian projects can strengthen friendship and mutual understanding among peoples.

We congratulate him wholeheartedly and wish him continued success, inspiration, and the further development of his wonderful projects! 👏

15/10/2026

Eurasia Award: Participant from Nepal Reaches the Final

Nepali cultural activist and writer Ram Bindu Shrestha has been selected among the 100 finalists of the International Eurasia Award in the **Bridges of Friendship** category. On 14 October, he presented and defended his project before the jury in Moscow. The winner will be announced today, 15 October, at the award ceremony held at the National Centre “Russia.”

About the Award

The International Eurasia Award recognises outstanding contributions to the development of international cooperation, the preservation of traditional values, and the strengthening of cultural ties across the Eurasian space. In 2026, the Award is being held for the second time.

The competition received 5,512 applications from 73 countries. Following expert selection, 100 finalists from 30 countries were shortlisted to compete in ten categories: Language of the World, Cultural Code, Bridges of Friendship, Leader of Eurasia, Memory of Generations, Voice of Eurasia, Bright Start, The Art of Teaching, By the Call of the Heart, as well as the special Friend of Russia category established by Rossotrudnichestvo.

The total prize fund of the Award is 17 million roubles; each category winner receives 1 million roubles.

Participant from Nepal

Ram Bindu Shrestha is Vice-President of the Mitra Kunj organisation and Secretary-General of the Nepal–Russia Literary Society. His project passed the expert selection stage and was shortlisted in the top ten in the Bridges of Friendship category.

The Bridges of Friendship category recognises initiatives that promote international cooperation in social and cross-cultural fields across the Eurasian space. Shrestha’s project focuses on developing international cooperation and dialogue between countries and peoples.

For Nepal, participation in the final is an important example of how cultural and humanitarian initiatives can build direct connections between people and civil society organisations from different countries. Shrestha is one of the few representatives of South Asia among the Award’s finalists.

Final Programme

The final events are taking place in Moscow from 13 to 15 October. On the first day, participants attended a welcome meeting, a welcome dinner, and introductory sessions. On 14 October, finalists presented their projects in person before the jury and took part in a guided tour of Moscow.

Today, 15 October, the official award ceremony will be held at the National Centre “Russia,” where the winners in all ten categories will be announced.

Where to Watch

The Eurasia Award interview studio will be broadcast live today, 15 October, from 16:00 to 18:30 (Moscow time).

You can watch here:

[Rutube](https://rutube.ru/video/08740881e085b4399923a855398ddcba/)
[VK Video](https://vkvideo.ru/live-236823092_456239274)

15/10/2026

🇷🇺🇳🇵 Russia and Nepal – Towards New Generations!

From 11 to 17 September, Yekaterinburg hosted the International Youth Festival – 2026, bringing together around 10,000 participants from 191 countries. The Nepali delegation became part of this major international gathering: young people took part in educational, cultural and creative programmes, discovered contemporary Russia, exchanged ideas and presented their own initiatives.

Yet perhaps the most valuable moments happened beyond the official programme. All the Nepali participants returned home with vivid impressions and stories about how warmly and sincerely they were welcomed in Russia. Some of them even shared their experiences in Russian – a special source of pride for them. Most importantly, each of them now has new friends from different parts of the world: from Russia and India to Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia and Argentina.

A special highlight was the victory of the Nepali team in the Cinema category of the international ArtMasters Open competition. Suman Shrestha from Kathmandu, together with colleagues from Russia, Nepal, Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia and Argentina, created the video The Best Day of the Year, which won first place in its category.

Susa and Sartak, festival participants from Nepal, highlighted the warm atmosphere, the opportunity to meet young people from different countries, the rich cultural exchange and their discovery of innovations at the Expo. “We are returning with new friends, knowledge, perspectives and so many stories to share,” they said.

During the festival, Yekaterinburg also hosted the international Rossotrudnichestvo project Keepers of Memory within the framework of the New Generation programme. Nepal was represented by Ksh*tiz Parajuli, a young researcher, international affairs specialist and lawyer. He met representatives from more than 13 countries, visited regional archives and museums, and presented his paper Decolonization and Archives at a workshop on archival and museum work. Ksh*tiz spoke about a decolonial approach to studying archives, the return of Nepal’s cultural assets and the right of local communities to their own heritage. He also addressed the digitisation of archives, access to materials and data protection. According to him, the programme offered not only professional experience, but also a living sense of cultural dialogue – and, of course, new friends and partners.

At the Rossotrudnichestvo venue, festival participants presented more than 100 international cooperation projects from 41 countries. The festival has ended, but its main outcome remains with the participants: new friendships, shared ideas and confidence that young people from Russia and Nepal will continue to communicate, learn and create joint projects.

14/10/2026

☕ Today at the Russian House – the "Evening Tea Chamber"!

The Nepal–Russia Youth Club invites you to an evening of connection and open dialogue. From 4:00 to 6:00 PM, we will build our "Interest Web," hear International Youth Festival participants share their experience and ongoing initiatives, talk about the topics that matter to young people, and finish over traditional tea.
Come to meet new people, share ideas, and find like-minded friends! 🤝

13/10/2026

"Resilience Starts at Home": Kathmandu Hosts Symposium Marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

Kathmandu, 13 October 2026 – The Symposium marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2026, organized by the Nepal Geological Society, took place in the Nepali capital today. The Russian House in Kathmandu was a partner of the forum and hosted the event. The theme of the day was "Resilience Starts at Home."

The inaugural session brought together government leaders, experts and representatives of key institutions. Chief guest Hon. Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, noted that disasters in Nepal affect a wide range of sectors, from hydropower and roads to the lives and livelihoods of entire communities. Disasters cannot be fully prevented, but their impact can be reduced, he said, through better information, preparedness and close cooperation between institutions and local communities.

Remarks were also delivered by the Counsellor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation and Head of the Russian House in Kathmandu, Anastasia Khokhlova. She recalled that the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction was initiated by the UN General Assembly in 1989, and that the Soviet Union and later the Russian Federation have taken part in international disaster risk reduction efforts since the early years of the initiative. She also stressed Russia's continued support for Nepal in disaster related work. In her words, the most valuable resource for the country's future risk management system is highly qualified graduates and engineers, including Nepali students who received higher education in Russia on scholarships.

The presence of senior representatives of the Nepal Army, the Armed Police Force and Nepal Police underlined the importance of the topic: these institutions play a key role in search, rescue, relief and post disaster response.

After the opening ceremony, the programme continued with technical sessions. Experts presented papers on the Myagdi landslides, the flood on the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers, the Nepal Army's search and rescue operation in Rasuwa, the Lhende rock–ice avalanche, monitoring technologies, and the GeoSmart approach to a national landslide early warning system. The programme closed with the panel discussion "The Next Disaster: Are We Ready?", with scientists and officials taking part, and a certificate ceremony.

13/10/2026

📢 Starting soon!

The Symposium on International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR 2026), organized by the Nepal Geological Society, is about to begin!

🕤 Registration from 09:30, inaugural session at 10:30
🎤 Talks on landslides, floods, early warning and lessons from recent disasters
💬 Panel discussion: "The Next Disaster: Are We Ready?"
Resilience Starts at Home. Join us!