Outgoing Ambassador of Russia to India, Nikolay Kudashev has said that India and Russia managed to adapt to all difficulties and create a true spirit of mutual assistance without any artificial barriers. <br />''<br />''In his farewell address, Ambassador Kudashev hailed the special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India. Mr. Kudashev on the completion of his tenure announced that the next Russian Ambassador to India will be Mr Denis Alipov.<br />''<br />''He added that Mr. Alipov is an experienced diplomat and professional Indologist. <br />''<br />''<br />''<br />