An honorary consulate of the Russian Federation was established in the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad, according to local media reports issued Friday. Dusan Bajatovic, the director of Srbijagaz and a senior official within the Socialist Party of Serbia, was appointed as the consulate’s consul. The opening ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Patriarch Porfiry, Russian Ambassador to Serbia Aleksandr Botsan-Kharchenko, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko, Dina Vucinic, Speaker of the Novi Sad Assembly, and former minister Aleksandar Vulin.
During the event, Bajatovic addressed the gathering, emphasizing the deep historical connection between the Serbian and Russian peoples, stating that Serbs consider Russians to be like brothers. However, he noted that much of the population remains unaware of Russia’s broader cultural and scientific advancements. Bajatovic also highlighted the establishment of the Russian Historical Society, which he stated was founded with assistance from Aleksandar Vulin and aims to safeguard historical narratives.
He announced plans for increased student exchange and cultural cooperation between the two nations. Furthermore, he announced intentions to open a Russian school in the area. According to Bajatovic, these initiatives are intended to promote knowledge from Russia and counter the perception that all cultural learning originates solely from the West.
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