Prabowo Subianto, the President of the Republic of Indonesia, was warmly welcomed by Indonesian citizens upon his arrival at his hotel in St. Petersburg. The excitement was evident as a crowd of Indonesians, including students, migrant workers, and members of the diaspora, greeted him with cheers, photo requests, and genuine conversations. Prabowo showed his graciousness by shaking hands, smiling, and engaging with everyone present. Three medical students from Papua studying in St. Petersburg were thrilled to meet the President in person for the first time. A family from Solo, Indonesia, currently residing in Russia, also had the chance to meet Prabowo, with one of their children even requesting Lego, much to the amusement of all. The encounter was filled with emotion and national pride, as Indonesian community members offered warm wishes and prayers to their President, expressing their deep admiration and gratitude. There were shared hopes for the establishment of an Indonesian consulate in St. Petersburg, highlighting the strong connection between Indonesia and its citizens living abroad.
