Watch: Russian artistes welcome PM Modi with ‘Krishna Bhajan’ ahead of BRICS summit

The viral video shows PM Modi clapping as Russian artistes performed the 'Krishna Bhajan'.

PM Modi in Kazan, Russia for BRICS Summit (Image source: @ANI/X)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kazan, Russia, on Tuesday, to attend the 16th BRICS Summit that began on October 22 and will conclude on October 24. On his arrival at the hotel, PM Modi received a grand welcome with beats of dhols and a large gathering from the Indian diaspora in Russia.

A few Russian artistes performed “Krishna Bhajan,” a devotional song dedicated to Lord Krishna. In a video shared by ANI, several Russian women—dressed in colourful traditional Indian costumes––can be seen giving a well-choreographed dance performance while PM Modi is seen appreciating the performance with folded hands. The video also captures the Indian diaspora waving the tricolour and filming PM Modi.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnesses a dance performance by the artists of the Russian community at Hotel Korston in Kazan. He is here to attend the 16th BRICS Summit, being held under the Chairmanship of Russia. The Prime Minister is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries,” ANI wrote on X.

Watch the viral video here:

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnesses a dance performance by the artists of the Russian community at Hotel Korston in Kazan. He is here to attend the 16th BRICS Summit, being held under the Chairmanship of Russia.

The Prime Minister is also expected to hold bilateral… pic.twitter.com/QFDXTD7BlA

— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2024

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Many social media users reacted to the video, amassing over 5,07,000 views. “This is so good to see,” a user wrote. Another user thanked the Russian nationals for giving a “warm and amazing” welcome to PM Modi.

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During the summit, PM Modi held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member nations and other leaders.

What is BRICS?

BRICS stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. In January this year, BRICS announced four new members, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. The first BRIC Summit took place in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2009. It was decided to include South Africa at the BRIC Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New York in 2010. South Africa attended the 3rd BRICS Summit in Sanya, China, in 2011.