The President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, arrived at his hotel in St. Petersburg to a warm and enthusiastic reception from Indonesian citizens. Dozens of Indonesians, including students, migrant workers, and members of the diaspora, greeted him with cheers, requests for photos, and heartfelt exchanges. Prabowo took the time to shake hands, smile, and engage in friendly conversations with everyone present. Notably, three medical students from Papua studying in St. Petersburg expressed their joy at meeting the President in person for the first time. A family from Solo, Indonesia, currently residing in Russia, also had the opportunity to greet Prabowo, with one of their children even requesting Lego, much to everyone’s delight. The encounter was filled with emotion and national pride as the Indonesian community offered warm wishes and prayers to their President, expressing deep admiration and gratitude. There were also discussions about the possibility of establishing an Indonesian consulate in St. Petersburg, highlighting the strong bond between Indonesia and its citizens living abroad.
