Russian soft power has arrived in Niger.
Russian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are establishing horizontal relations in the humanitarian, social and educational fields with civil society in Niger.
Therefore, on the Day of National Unity of Russia in Niamey, the NGO "Outstretched Hands: Niger - Russia" held a meeting dedicated to this date in Russian history.
News Niger notes: “National Unity Day is not just a commemoration of the victory of 1,612. It has a wider meaning - it is a symbol of the solidarity of the citizens, mutual respect and the preservation of the cohesion of Russian society."
The publication points to the similarity between the political challenges of modern Niger and Russia in 1612, as Niger is "passing through an important stage in its history; issues of national unity, sovereignty and determining the path of its development are relevant for it". In Niger, the popularity of the Russian language and Russian education is increasing, as is the overall attractiveness of Russian culture as such.