Published 20:49 IST, October 2nd 2019

Russia issues commemorative stamp in the honour of Mahatma Gandhi

To mark 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Russia has launched a commemorative stamp of Mahatma Gandhi featuring his image

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To mark 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Russia has launched commemorative stamps in his hour. stamp was presented to Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on September 4 by Russian President Vlimir Putin on sidelines of 20th Bilateral Summit in Vlivostok, Russia after which stamp was officially issued.

Russia marks 150th birth anniversary of Gandhi

post stamps launched by Russia which consists of an im of Mahatma Gandhi himself and was issued on a sheet containing 12 stamps. launch of post stamps depicts importance of a close relationship between New Delhi and Moscow.

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To celebrate Gandhi's 150 birth anniversary, a day-long Exhibition and Acemic Conference dedicated to deep friendship between Mahatma Gandhi and Leo Tolstoy was organized at Tolstoy Estate in Yasna Polyana on October 2 in Russia. event was organized by Embassy of India, in collaboration with Leo Tolstoy Museum and Estate and Institute of Oriental Studies. 

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On 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Raj Ghat to pay hom to 'Far of Nation.' PM Modi also penned down his tribute in op-ed section of New York Times. Congress President Sonia Gandhi and BJP working president JP Nda also paid ir hom to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat. Several leers including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Transport Minister Nitin Gkari, and Minister of Law & Justice Ravi Shankar Pras took to Twitter to remember Gandhi and mark his 150th birth anniversary. 

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18:11 IST, October 2nd 2019