Upon his arrival at a hotel in St. Petersburg, President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, was greeted with warmth and enthusiasm by Indonesian citizens. The excitement was evident as students, migrant workers, and members of the diaspora eagerly welcomed him with cheers, requests for photos, and heartfelt exchanges. Prabowo graciously interacted with everyone by shaking hands, smiling, and engaging in friendly conversations. Notably, three medical students from Papua studying in St. Petersburg expressed their joy at meeting the President for the first time. A family from Solo, Indonesia, currently residing in Russia, also had the chance to greet Prabowo, with one of their children requesting Lego, much to everyone’s delight. The encounter was emotionally charged and filled with 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 potential establishment of an Indonesian consulate in St. Petersburg, highlighting the strong bond between Indonesia and its citizens abroad.
