Russian Diplomat Petr Sizov’s Hindi BRICS Statement Goes Viral

Source: Aaj Tak | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 07:15:56 UTC

Key Points

• Russian Embassy press secretary Petr Sizov's short video speaking Hindi about BRICS has gone viral on social media.
• In the video, Sizov expresses hope that BRICS will become a very strong community, using the Hindi word "zabaradast."
• The video was recorded in Delhi and shows Sizov speaking enthusiastically in Hindi while wearing a grey suit.
• The article notes that BRICS began with Brazil, Russia, India, and China, later added South Africa, and has expanded with new member countries.
• India holds the 2026 BRICS chairmanship, and the 18th BRICS summit is being held in New Delhi.
• The summit is expected to discuss economic cooperation, global governance, trade, development, and collaboration among member countries.