Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow on Wednesday evening on a two - day visit during which he will attend the 16th India - Russia annual summit.
After alighting from the aircraft, Modi was welcomed with a ceremonial guard of honour at the airport.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to host Modi for a private dinner later Wednesday night.
During the visit, a raft of agreements spanning a broad spectrum of sectors are expected to be signed following summit - level talks on Thursday between the two countries with trade being a major focus area.