🇷🇺🇿🇦 Russian Ambassador met students at Rosendaal Secondary School

On 15 October, Russian Ambassador to South Africa and Lesotho Roman Ambarov was warmly welcomed at Rosendaal Secondary School.

The event was attended by Russian Consul General in Cape Town Ruslan Golubovsky, longside the school’s management and teachers, members of its chess club, and students studying Russian.

Addressing the students, Ambassador Ambarov highlighted Russia’s longstanding tradition of excellence in chess and its position as one of the world’s leading chess nations. He spoke about the game’s role in developing strategic thinking, concentration and patience. The Ambassador also encouraged students to learn Russian as a way to discover the country’s rich cultural heritage, history and traditions.

🤝He reaffirmed the importance of strengthening Russian-South African relations, particularly in education, and expressed his readiness to support further cooperation.

As a gesture of support for the school’s chess club, Ambassador Ambarov presented the school with chess sets.

School Principal K. Layman delivered a welcoming address in response, thanking the Russian side for its attention to the students and support for educational initiatives.

🎬 The programme continued with a screening of We Are Russia, introducing students to the diversity of Russian culture and contemporary life in the country.

The visit concluded with a friendly tea gathering featuring traditional Russian treats, offering an opportunity for informal conversation and a taste of Russian hospitality.

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