# Russian cosmonauts from space salute India on 80th I-Day

2026-08-14T15:17:40+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov, Anna Kikina and Andrey Fedyaev recorded a video message from space to mark India's 80th Independence Day. The three recalled the long and remarkable history of cooperation between New Delhi and Moscow, NDTV reports. The heartfelt gesture underscores the enduring space partnership between India and Russia, built over decades. The cosmonauts' message is the latest in a series of exchanges that highlight the close ties between the two countries in space exploration.

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- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/from-space-with-friendship-russian-cosmonauts-salute-india-on-its-80th-independence-day-11910302#publisher=newsstand>
- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/from-space-with-friendship-russian-cosmonauts-salute-india-on-its-80th-independence-day-11910302>

Tags: Anna Kikina, Independence Day, India, Pyotr Dubrov, Russia
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