India, Oct. 3 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his love for Indian cinema while speaking at the Valdai Discussion Group in the Black Sea resort of Sochi. He also said that Russia's interest in Indian films remains strong even today.

"We love Indian cinema. Actually, Russia is probably the only country in the world that has a separate TV channel just for Indian movies," he said.

The Russian leader also said that the relationship between India and Russia is not limited to politics but also includes cultural and humanitarian ties. He added that many Indian students move to Russia for education and that his nation welcomes the people as well as their culture.

This is not the first time Putin has praised Indian cinema. In the p...