Kaksad, the national monthly magazine dedicated to tribal issues, has taken a historic leap onto the global literary stage. During his recent visit to Russia, editor Dr. Rajaram Tripathi met Professor Tatyana Nikolayevna Loza, the eminent Hindi scholar at St. Petersburg State University, and her daughter Nadezhda Loza. On this occasion, the latest issue of Kaksad was formally presented to them, marking the beginning of a new bridge of dialogue between Hindi and Russian literature.
Adding to the moment’s significance, Dr. Tripathi stayed at the legendary Dostoevsky Hotel- named after the immortal Russian literary icon Fyodor Dostoevsky. It felt as though the spirit of Bastar’s tribal soil and Russia’s profound literary heritage had embraced each other in this unique cultural exchange.
Prof. Tatyana: A Pioneer of Hindi–Russian Cultural Dialogue:
A leading scholar of Hindi language education and modern Hindi literature in Russia, Prof. Tatyana not only welcomed the international edition of Kaksad but also praised its depth and commitment to tribal issues. She remarked: “Kaksad brings the depths of tribal culture and literature alive with such seriousness that it will truly connect our students with the real concerns of India.”
Her daughter, Nadezhda Loza—an eloquent Hindi speaker and a final-year student at St. Petersburg University—expressed her desire to assist Dr. Rajaram Tripathi as an editorial collaborator in the future.
Dr. Tripathi- From Bastar to Russia: Born in the tribal heartland of Bastar
Dr. Rajaram Tripathi is a powerful voice in Hindi literature, tribal consciousness, and social discourse. His works,,, Main Bastar Bol Raha Hoon, Bastar Bolta Bhi Hai, Duniya In Dino, and especially Ganda Janjati Ya Anusuchit Janjati?—have sparked national debates. Through Kaksad, he addresses not only issues of tribal identity but also deeper questions of literature, culture, and society.
Reflecting on his visit, Dr. Tripathi said: “Having grown up reading Alexander Pushkin, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Gorky, and Chekhov, Russia has always been a dreamland for me. Meeting Hindi-loving scholars in St. Petersburg is a life memory.”
He credited the uninterrupted publication of Kaksad for the past 11 years to the tireless dedication of its publisher-consulting editor, Kusumlata Singh.
Kusumlata Singh: Dignified Presence at a Historic Moment
Accompanying this landmark event was Kusumlata Singh, the internationally recognized children’s literature author, publisher, and consulting editor of Kaksad. She honored Prof. Tatyana with Bastar’s world-renowned Kosa silk shawl and presented her with acclaimed books on children’s literature.
Describing the occasion, Kusumlata Singh remarked: “This is not merely the global expansion of a magazine; it is a bridge of hearts between two great cultures.”
As one of the original visionaries behind Kaksad, she emphasized that its latest issue will now regularly reach Russian universities, offering Russia’s young generation a vibrant window into India’s tribal culture and strengthening Hindi–Russian literary and cultural ties.
