Watch: Russian student from Moscow State University speaks Tagalog, expresses admiration for PHL




(Eagle News) — In this video taken by Eagle News Service correspondent in Russia, Emy Coloma, Russian student Maria Plume who is studying the Filipino language at the Moscow State University expresses her admiration for the Philippines and how she is glad that the Philippines and Russia are strengthening bilateral relations.

Plume was interviewed by Eagle News Service in Russia at the Four Seasons Hotel in Moscow after the Philippine Cultural Gala Performance attended by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on October 4, 2019, Friday.

She was among the many Russian students who were invited to the event.

President Duterte is in Russia for a five-day official visit which included a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials.

The President is also set to meet with the Filipino community in Moscow.