Prabowo Subianto, 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 dozens of Indonesians, including students, migrant workers, and members of the diaspora, greeted him with cheers, photo requests, and heartfelt conversations. Prabowo graciously interacted with everyone, shaking hands, smiling, and engaging in friendly chats. Some medical students from Papua studying in St. Petersburg expressed their joy at meeting the President in person for the first time. A family from Solo, Indonesia, currently residing in Russia, also had the chance to greet Prabowo, with one of their children even asking for Lego, bringing joy to all. The meeting was filled with emotion and national pride as Indonesian community members offered warm wishes and prayers to their President, showing deep admiration and gratitude. There were also hopes shared for the establishment of an Indonesian consulate in St. Petersburg, highlighting the strong connection between Indonesia and its citizens living abroad.
