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flag Over 200 Indian medical students in Russia reported abuse in 2025, prompting India to boost embassy support amid safety concerns.

flag Over 200 of the 350 global complaints filed by Indian students in 2025 came from Russia, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, marking a sharp rise from 68 in 2023 and 78 in 2024. flag Many Indian medical students, primarily from states like Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, report racial discrimination, verbal abuse, threats, and last-minute expulsions, with some facing a knife attack. flag Fear of retaliation, visa issues, or expulsion discourages reporting. flag Universities are accused of exceeding foreign student quotas, and the Russia-Ukraine war has worsened safety and academic stability, prompting many to shift to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. flag India has assigned dedicated student welfare officers in embassies to monitor and support affected students.

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