The Russian House in Dhaka organized a celebration of Russian Language Day and the 227th birth anniversary of the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin at the University of Dhaka on June 14, 2026. The event took place near the bust of Alexander Pushkin and brought together students, teachers, alumni, university representatives, and admirers of Russian culture.
The celebration began with a floral tribute to Alexander Pushkin, honoring his enduring contribution to world literature and culture.
The official program featured speeches by Alexandra Khlevnoy, Director of the Russian House in Dhaka; Professor Dr. Abdus Salam, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) of the University of Dhaka; Mrs. Anastasia Nemova, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bangladesh; and Professor Mohammad Absar Kamal, Acting Director of the Institute of Modern Languages (IML), University of Dhaka.
The speakers highlighted the lasting significance of Pushkin’s literary heritage, the importance of the Russian language in promoting international understanding, and the strong educational and cultural cooperation between Russia and Bangladesh.
Addressing the audience in Bengali, Mrs. Anastasia Nemova emphasized the value of cultural exchange and friendship between the peoples of Russia and Bangladesh.
A special highlight of the event was the participation of students enrolled in Russian language courses, who recited Pushkin’s poetry in Russian and presented Bengali translations of his works. Their performances reflected both their language skills and their appreciation of Russian literature and culture. Teachers of Russian language courses also attended the event and supported their students.
The celebration reaffirmed the growing interest in Russian language and culture in Bangladesh and underscored the importance of educational and cultural exchanges in strengthening people-to-people connections between the two countries.