Dream Vision: Nikas Safronov’s solo art exhibition in India Opens a New Series of Major International Cultural Projects.

Rosneft’s support for Nikas Safronov’s exhibitions in India fits logically into the company’s long-term strategy to shape a positive image of Russia abroad not only through economic initiatives, but also cultural ones. Rosneft has long been an active participant in humanitarian cooperation. Successful projects of recent years — the Mariinsky Theatre tour in Qatar, the Sretensky Monastery Choir in China, and the ice show in India — create a favorable context for the perception of contemporary Russia abroad. Safronov’s exhibition becomes another link in this chain.

Launching Nikas Safronov’s large-scale international exhibition program specifically in India is a strategically calculated step. It clearly illustrates the changes underway in a world becoming multipolar. And demonstrates Russia’s ability to be not only a supplier of resources, but a supplier of art — a generator of relevant cultural codes, a bridge between civilizations, helping to overcome stereotypes and strengthen mutual respect.

About Nikas Safronov:

People’s Artist of Russia Nikas Safronov is the most famous contemporary artist in Russia. Over the past ten years, he has held more than 320 exhibitions in Russia and abroad, attracting more than one million visitors annually. Nikas combines classicism, symbolism, and surrealism in his work. He invented his own artistic style with a unique concept, which he named Dream Vision. In addition, Nikas is the author of the painting gifted to U.S. President Donald Trump through special representative Steven Witkoff in April 2025.

About Rosneft:

Rosneft is the flagship of the Russian oil industry and one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies.

Rosneft not only reliably provides Russia with energy resources but also implements socially significant national projects. The company builds schools and hospitals, residential buildings, and sports arenas, transforming the lives of entire regions.

Rosneft supports the development of amateur and professional sports, as well as major scientific, educational, and cultural initiatives. With the company’s participation, interstate cultural dialogue continues to grow. Rosneft helps thousands of people abroad better understand modern Russia and discover its prominent creative groups and cultural figures.

Just in the past two years, with the company’s support, the Mariinsky Theatre’s tour in Qatar, the Sretensky Monastery Choir in China, and Tatiana Navka’s ice show in India were held with great success. This year, exhibitions of Nikas Safronov’s works are being organized in the two largest cities of India.