Посольство России в Пакистане / Embassy of Russia in Pakistan

🇷🇺🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Chess Team Competes in the 20th Asian Schools Chess Championship in Russia

♟️ With the support of the Russian Centre for Science and Culture in Karachi, Pakistan’s young chess players have arrived in Russia to compete in the 20th Asian Schools Chess Championship, taking place in the Tula Region from October 1 to 11, 2026.

🌏 The competition brings together young chess players from across Asia, giving Pakistani participants an opportunity to gain international experience, sharpen their skills and proudly represent their country.

🤝 We wish the Pakistani team the best of luck, brilliant games and outstanding victories!

#RussiaPakistan

🇷🇺🇵🇰 Пакистанская сборная принимает участие в 20-м первенстве Азии по шахматам среди школьников в России.

🤝 При содействии Российского центра науки и культуры в Карачи юные шахматисты из Пакистана прибыли в Россию для участия в престижном международном турнире, который проходит в Тульской области с 1 по 11 октября 2026 года.

🌏 Соревнования объединяют юных шахматистов из разных стран Азии и дают пакистанским участникам возможность приобрести международный опыт, повысить спортивное мастерство и достойно представить свою страну.

🤝 Желаем пакистанской сборной успешных выступлений, красивых партий и ярких побед!

#РоссияПакистан

🎓 Study in Russia Tuition-Free: Open Doors Olympiad for Pakistani Students

🇷🇺🇵🇰 Pakistani students and young researchers have an opportunity to compete for tuition-free places at Russian universities through the International Open Doors Olympiad.

📚 The scholarship project offers talented foreign nationals the opportunity to pursue:

• Bachelor’s and master’s degrees
• Doctoral studies
• Postdoctoral research

Winners are eligible for tuition-free education under the quota established by the Government of the Russian Federation for foreign nationals and may also apply for grant support.

💻 The competitions are held online in several academic and research tracks. Age and educational requirements vary by track.

👉 Registration and further information.

❓ A 24/7 online support service is available throughout the year, while answers to frequently asked questions can be found in the project’s FAQ section.

🤝 On October 1, Ambassador Albert P. Khorev attended the closing ceremony of the IX Joint Russia-Pakistan “Druzhba” military exercises at Cherat (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa).

The exercises brought together personnel from Russia’s 201st Military Base (Central Military District), stationed in Tajikistan, and Pakistan’s Special Forces. The troops demonstrated coordinated counterterrorism operations in challenging terrain, using advanced weapons and technologies, including UAVs.

The participating forces were commanded by Colonel Oleg Stetsyuk, Deputy Chief of Staff of Russia’s Central Military District; Lieutenant General Muhammad Amir Najam, Inspector General Training and Evaluation; Major General Ahmed Jawad, Commander Special Operations Forces; and Brigadier General Muhammad Imran Aslam, Commander of the 22nd Special Forces Brigade of the Pakistan Army.

🇷🇺🇵🇰 Addressing the participants following the tactical demonstrations, Ambassador Khorev congratulated them on the successful completion of the exercises. He highlighted the high level of coordination and cohesion demonstrated by the Russian and Pakistani units, as well as the valuable opportunity to exchange experience and military traditions. He also underscored the importance of such exercises in further strengthening bilateral relations.

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