Sun, 25 October 2026
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Sun, 25 October 2026
By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, Oct. 25: Russia-returned engineer-cum-writer Ram Bindu Shrestha has won third place in the 'Bridges of Friendship' category at the International Eurasia Awards for his contribution to international cooperation and dialogue between peoples.
The awards ceremony took place on October 15, 2026, in the concert hall of the National Centre Russia in Moscow.
The Eurasia Award recognises outstanding contributions to the development of international cooperation, the preservation of traditional values, and the strengthening of cultural ties across the Eurasian space. The prize was established by the organisation Eurasia in partnership with Rossotrudnichestvo.
In 2026, the competition received 5,512 applications from 73 countries.
Shrestha is the Vice President of the Literary Commission of the Society of Cooperation & Friendship with Nepal, Vice President of Mitra Kunj, and General Secretary of the Nepal–Russia Literary Society. He has written many non-fiction books, including Mera Soviet Samjhanaharu and Hajaraun Bijay.
His project, 'Development of international cooperation & dialogue between countries and people by uniting the literary communities of Nepal and Russia,' was presented and defended before a jury in Moscow on October 14, 2026.
"I am very happy to have won such an award," Shrestha said.
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