<p>Moscow: One of Moscow’s landmarks, the Ostankino TV tower, was lit up in the colours of the flags of India and Russia on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day high-profile visit to the Russian capital to hold summit talks with President Vladimir Putin.</p>.<p>Rising to 1,771 feet (540m), the Ostankino TV Tower is the world’s 4th tallest and Europe’s highest of its kind. The tower was erected in 1967 by the well-known Soviet engineer, Nikolai Nikitin.</p>.<p>As the highest free-standing building in Russia, it is a renowned symbol of Russian broadcasting, as well as a famous landmark and a must-visit destination in Moscow.</p>.<p>Earlier, Modi was received at the airport by Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome.</p>.PM Modi's visit to Moscow expected to yield 'tangible outcomes' in many areas: Indian envoy to Russia.<p>The Russian first deputy minister also accompanied the Indian prime minister to his hotel from the airport in the same car, officials said.</p>.<p>Modi was also accorded a grand welcome by the Indian community on his arrival to the Russian capital.</p>.<p>"A memorable welcome in Moscow! I thank the Indian community for their affection," the prime minister posted on X along with a series of photographs.</p>.<p>It is Modi's first trip to Russia since 2019, the first after the start of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022 and the first in Modi's third term as the prime minister. </p>
<p>Moscow: One of Moscow’s landmarks, the Ostankino TV tower, was lit up in the colours of the flags of India and Russia on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day high-profile visit to the Russian capital to hold summit talks with President Vladimir Putin.</p>.<p>Rising to 1,771 feet (540m), the Ostankino TV Tower is the world’s 4th tallest and Europe’s highest of its kind. The tower was erected in 1967 by the well-known Soviet engineer, Nikolai Nikitin.</p>.<p>As the highest free-standing building in Russia, it is a renowned symbol of Russian broadcasting, as well as a famous landmark and a must-visit destination in Moscow.</p>.<p>Earlier, Modi was received at the airport by Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome.</p>.PM Modi's visit to Moscow expected to yield 'tangible outcomes' in many areas: Indian envoy to Russia.<p>The Russian first deputy minister also accompanied the Indian prime minister to his hotel from the airport in the same car, officials said.</p>.<p>Modi was also accorded a grand welcome by the Indian community on his arrival to the Russian capital.</p>.<p>"A memorable welcome in Moscow! I thank the Indian community for their affection," the prime minister posted on X along with a series of photographs.</p>.<p>It is Modi's first trip to Russia since 2019, the first after the start of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022 and the first in Modi's third term as the prime minister. </p>