RUSSIAN schools are looking for Filipino language programs for its citizens, Honorary Consul Armi Lopez-Garcia of the Russian Federation said.

Officials from the academic institutions will come to Manila this month to present their proposals, she said in an interview last week. They will also visit Cebu and Davao.

Ms. Garcia said more Russians are becoming more interested in Filipino given closer ties between the two countries.

President Rodrigo R. Duterte visited Russia last month and witnessed the signing of 10 business deals worth about $12.57 million. — Arjay L. Balinbin

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