Russia Accounts for Over Half of Indian Students' Global Discrimination Complaints: MEA

• New MEA data shows Russia is the source of over half of all exploitation and racial discrimination complaints by Indian students worldwide.
• In 2025, Indian students across 196 countries filed approximately 350 complaints, with over 200 originating from Russia.
• Complaints from Russia have significantly increased, rising from 68 in 2023 to 201 in 2025.
• Most Indian students in Russia pursue medical programs, drawn by lower tuition fees and simpler admission processes.
• The issue gained attention after a stabbing incident at a Russian university injured four Indian medical students and two police officers.