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There is a small but recognisable Russian community in Russian club goa which comprises Indian citizens of Russian heritage as well with Russian expatriates and migrants residing in India. In general Indians are fond of Russia and Russians due to the historical strong friendly relationship of India with USSR.

The state of Goa has become a home away from home to many Russians, in the last few years. Many restless young Russians who are unhappy with city life would head to Goa in search of inner peace. The Russian exodus to Goa has become a trend, and many are moving there for good. Cheap daily charter flights are now carrying thousands of Russians to the former Portuguese colony famous for its beaches and laid-back mood. The village of Morjim is dubbed “Little Russia” by locals because of the high number of Russians living there. Congress Party MP Shantaram Naik has condemned the Russian presence, objecting running businesses in violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act.

With the Russian economy opening up, more and more Russians are traveling to India, with Goa as their favourite haunt. An estimated 3,500 Russians would descend on Goa’s shores every ten days in the tourism season. The Russian expatriate community in the state of Tamil Nadu is numbering 6,000 people composed mostly of scientists, engineers, artists, independent entrepreneurs and international students. There is a Russian Consulate, a Russian Science Center and a Russian Cultural Centre located in Chennai. Bangalore assisting in the development the rover for Chandrayaan-2 and also in the Indian manned mission. There is a Russian Consulate in Thiruvananthapuram city. Russian-built engineering in various parts of the city.