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The anniversary edition of the InteRussia International Relations fellowship — results are in 🌐 A new application cycle is now open. And before we turn to what’s ahead, let’s take a closer look at what the anniversary cohort of the InteRussia International Relations fellowship has already set in motion. Fellows from Brazil, France, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Pakistan, South Africa, and Zambia spent 6 weeks not just studying international relations, but testing it: through debate, field exposure, and constant comparison of perspectives. Let’s look where the fellows stepped: 🟣 They developed their own analytical projects under the guidance of scholars from the MGIMO Institute for International Studies, exploring how security, science, and technology intersect in an increasingly unstable global environment. 🟣 Meetings with experts like Dmitri Trenin and Fyodor Lukyanov pushed discussions beyond familiar analytical frames, while exchanges with Kirill Logvinov and Sergey Ryabkov brought those ideas into the realities of decision-making. 🟣 Across visits to the Russian International Affairs Council, Skolkovo Business School, and the RT Headquarters, fellows saw how perspectives turn into action — from shaping policy to communicating global narratives in real time. And beyond analytical spaces — cultural context: 🟣 At the Tretyakov Gallery, fellows explored how art reflects identity and historical memory, while the Kremlin Ballet's “Swan Lake” showed how meaning can travel beyond words — through movement, rhythm, and shared cultural codes. Analysis, leadership, and culture came together into one clear picture — proving that international relations is shaped not in theory, but where perspectives meet and people connect. 🔜 Ready to step into it yourself? Apply now for the autumn fellowship.

The InteRussia fellowship in international relations is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and MGIMO Institute for International Studies with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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🦞 InteRussia opens a new round of fellowships We’re launching applications for five new InteRussia programs, developed together with leading universities, expert centres, and industry partners across key sectors: ⭕️STEM (all over the world) ⭕️Medicine (all over the world) ⭕️International Relations (all over the world) ⭕️Nuclear Technologies (all over the world) ⭕️Energy (ASEAN countries) Each track is designed as a hands-on experience: a new professional setting, direct exchange with international colleagues, and a chance to see how your field operates in a different context. Still considering your options? A few more programs remain open: ⭕️Energy (Latin America) ⭕️Journalism (Sub-Saharan Africa) ⭕️Theatre (BRICS+ countries) The question isn’t “why apply?” It’s what you might miss if you don’t. Better not test it on yourself — hit apply 🚀

The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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You’re already a recognized expert, but feel the need for that next leap? 😎 That’s exactly where Mostafa Ebrahim stood before joining the InteRussia fellowship in Archeology in 2025. What followed went far beyond academic growth, it reshaped how Mostafa approaches research, collaboration, and even the way he sees international dialogue. Thinking about taking that step in your own career? Swipe through the cards or read the full interview — get inspired and submit your application. ⏰ Today is your last chance.

The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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How do today’s global priorities take form❓ For InteRussia fellows, diplomacy takes shape through direct engagement. Each cohort meets with senior officials to gain a clearer understanding of how international agendas are formed and carried forward in practice. 🤩 Last week, International Relations fellows met with the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov. The conversation focused on where the global system is heading: 🤩The shift toward a multipolar world 🤩Key tensions shaping the global agenda 🤩New approaches to security and international cooperation 🤩Expanding cross-regional partnerships 🤩 On April 23, our journalists engaged in a discussion with the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, shifting the focus to Asia and the Global South. The dialogue moved into regional dynamics: 🤩The growing role of BRICS and South Asia 🤩The impact of geopolitical crises on cooperation 🤩Evolving trade and economic ties 🤩Energy and climate challenges shaping the agenda No scripts, no simplified answers — just a closer look at how complex decisions are approached at the highest level. Want to be part of conversations like this? Stay tuned — applications open soon❤️

The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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Most people will scroll past this… But not you! ✨ We’ve extended the application deadline for the InteRussia Fellowship in Archeology to April 24, 23:59 Moscow time. It’s your chance to become a part of a real archeological expedition and uncover stories hidden beneath the surface. 📍 Swipe the cards to find out what’s waiting for you in the program and apply right now.

The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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How do global narratives actually take shape today? ⭕️ Last week, InteRussia journalists from South Asia stepped inside one of the key institutions shaping Russia’s international dialogue and met with Maria Zakharova, Director of the Information and Press Department of the Russian MFA. What shaped the discussion? ⭕️How countries respond to growing pressure in today’s international environment ⭕️Why professional journalism still matters — and what sets it apart from the constant flow of online content ⭕️How technologies like AI are reshaping the way news is created and consumed ⭕️How media can contribute to dialogue between Russia and South Asia It was a direct and open exchange about how today’s global agenda takes shape and how journalists can navigate it with clarity and responsibility. ⭕️ Curious what it feels like to be part of it? Stay tuned — your turn might be next.

The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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The deadline was close… But we’ve extended the application period for the InteRussia Fellowship in Archaeology. And now you can apply until April 24, 23:59 (Moscow time). Here’s what the program offers: ⭕️participation in real archaeological excavations; ⭕️access to primary materials and research collections; ⭕️supervision from practicing archaeologists; ⭕️an international academic environment. Know a young archaeologist looking for experience that can shape their professional future? 🦞 Share this opportunity — there are 5 extra days to apply.

The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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Who Shapes Global Governance Today? 🌐 After exploring how to think in uncertainty, our IR fellows turned to a deeper question: how global institutions themselves are evolving. This time, the discussion continued with Kirill Logvinov, Director of the Department of International Organizations at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

At the center — a fundamental question: does the current system of international organizations still work?

Here’s what stood out: 📌The UN still matters. But without reform — especially when it comes to the Security Council — its ability to respond to today’s challenges is under pressure. 📌When it comes to representation in the Security Council, the logic is straightforward: first make the system function effectively — and only then reconsider who sits at the table. 📌The Global South is no longer on the sidelines. Its voice is getting louder, and it’s reshaping the conversation. 📌BRICS is gaining momentum. Not as a replacement, but as a platform that is gradually influencing how international cooperation is built. Beyond simplified narratives — an attempt to understand how global institutions adapt in times of transformation and turbulence.

The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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Today we celebrate the birthday of Polina, coordinator of our International Relations and Energy fellowships 💌 Although she joined our team quite recently, Polina has already filled it with warmth and care. She brings a thoughtful and attentive approach to every task, creating an atmosphere where everyone feels supported and at ease. Always ready to help, she seamlessly steps in wherever needed, making each fellowship run smoothly and feel truly well looked after. Polina joined the team not so long ago, but it already feels like she’s been with us forever. Polina manages to bring calm, warmth, and a sense of care into everything she does. She’s always there to help, to support, and to make sure things run smoothly — and that people feel comfortable along the way. Polina, we wish you a year full of new experiences, exciting plans, and moments that make you genuinely happy. May everything you put your energy into come back to you in the best possible way ❤️ 🎉 — Join us in wishing Polina a very happy birthday! #interussiafamily 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

The day that changed the world 🚀 Exactly 65 years ago, Yuri Gagarin lifted off aboard the spacecraft Vostok and entered open space, proving a simple but powerful truth: what feels unreachable is often only something that hasn’t been attempted yet. International Day of Human Space Flight honors those who choose uncertainty over comfort, curiosity over certainty, and movement over hesitation. And perhaps the real lesson hidden in history is not about scale, but about direction. Progress doesn’t wait for grand moments — it begins when someone decides to move forward, even without knowing what lies ahead. 📍 Your own “first step” might be exactly that: choosing to apply. 🔥🔥🔥

Happy Easter🥚 Easter reminds us that even after the longest seasons, brightness finds its way back, hope grows stronger, and new beginnings are never out of reach. May this day be spent with those who matter most — with warmth in your hearts, kindness in your words, and gentle joy in your conversations, and that quiet, light feeling inside we’re always looking for. ☀️Wishing you a truly bright and peaceful Easter! 🔥🔥🔥

This is where Oriental Studies actually happens ✏️ You can’t really imagine an Oriental Studies fellowship without museums. Here, they’re not part of the cultural program — they are the learning environment. History becomes something you engage with directly: through sources, artifacts, and real research context. So where have our fellows already been? 📚 Russian State Archive of Ancient Acts An archive where documents don’t just sit in storage. Diplomatic correspondence, decrees, traces of entire eras — all helping piece together how states, cultures, and ideas once interacted. 📚 Russian State Library One of the largest libraries in the world, and a place where knowledge feels tangible. Here, participants worked with rare collections and research materials. 📚 Oriental Museum A space where meaning is built visually. Through art, symbols, and material culture, fellows explored how ideas are encoded, reinterpreted, and carried across time. No “tourist mode.” Just full immersion into the field. Which museum would you start with? ✍️ — Russian State Archive of Ancient Acts 📚 — Russian State Library 🤩 — Oriental Museum

The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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De InteRussia al escenario global ✨ La Global Energy Association organizó recientemente la conferencia internacional Regional to Global en Ecuador — y entre los expertos invitados estuvo nuestro alumni, profesor de la Universidad de Lleida (Cataluña), Eric Aguilar. Tras completar en 2024 la beca InteRussia en el ámbito energético para especialistas de América Latina, Eric ya participa en debates globales — y comparte su visión en el video. ¿Qué encontrarás dentro? 📍 Ideas clave sobre las iniciativas internacionales que están dando forma a la agenda energética actual 📍 Reflexiones sobre la cooperación global y el intercambio de conocimientos 📍 El papel de los InteRussia programas de becas InteRussia para jóvenes profesionales Si eres especialista en energía en América Latina y buscas un crecimiento profesional real — te estamos esperando. ¡Postula ahora!

La beca InteRussia se implementa con el apoyo de la Fundación de Subvenciones Presidenciales.

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From InteRussia to the global stage ✨ The Global Energy Association recently hosted the international conference "Regional to Global" in Ecuador — and among the invited experts was our alumni, Professor at the University of Lleida (Catalonia), Eric Aguilar. After completing the InteRussia energy fellowship for Latin American specialists in 2024, Eric is already contributing to global discussions — and sharing his perspective in the video. What’s inside: 📍 Insights on key international energy initiatives shaping today’s agenda 📍 Reflections on global cooperation and knowledge exchange 📍 The role of InteRussia fellowship programs for young professionals If you’re an energy specialist from Latin America looking for real professional growth — we’re waiting for you! Apply now.

The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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Where the energy agenda is shaped — let’s take a closer look 🌞 On April 2–3, Kazan hosted Energoprom, one of the key industry forums in Russia’s power sector — and this year, our fellows were right at the center of it. So what did they actually do there? 🤩Explored the exhibition space — and even had the chance to personally greet Rustam Minnikhanov, Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, and Sergey Tsivilev, Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation. 🤩Joined the plenary session to discuss the future of the electric power industry, technological sovereignty, and global energy transitions. 🤩Took the floor at the Council of Rectors meeting, where Joan Nwafor, Founder of CyberOdan, shared Nigeria’s experience in education and workforce development in the energy sector. 🤩Met with Roman Marshavin, Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation, to talk about international cooperation and professional pathways in the field. From conversations to connections, from insights to real opportunities. And for our fellows, this is just the beginning.

The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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Powering the future starts here ✨ Last week, Kazan State Power Engineering University welcomed a new cohort of InteRussia fellows in Electric Power, bringing together professionals from Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zambia. Opening remarks were delivered by 🟣Irina Akhmetova, Vice-Rector for Development and Innovation at KGEU; 🟣Guzel Nezhmetdinova, Advisor to the Rector's Office for International Affairs at KGEU; 🟣Yulia Devyatilova, Head of Special Projects at the Academy of Youth Diplomacy; 🟣Kseniia Mineeva, Coordinator of the InteRussia fellowship in Electric Power. In the weeks ahead, fellows will visit government institutions and industrial sites, work closely with relevant ministries and agencies, and exchange perspectives with colleagues from around the world. ⚡️Follow the journey — and don’t miss your chance to be part of it.

The InteRussia fellowship in the Electric Power is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, the Academy of Youth Diplomacy, and Kazan State Power Engineering University with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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You’re closer than you think ⭐️ Today is your last chance to take part in a fellowship that actually moves your career forward. Applications are closing for: ⭐️InteRussia fellowship in Medicine ⭐️InteRussia fellowship in Information Technology Working alongside experts, tackling real challenges, and building experience that actually stands out on your CV. ➡️ Apply today by 23:59 Moscow time. The clock is ticking.

The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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What happens when the conversation gets real? 🌎 Our international relations and oriental studies fellows met with 🔵Feodor Lukyanov, Editor-in-Chief of "Russia in Global Affairs" journal, Chairman of the Presidium of the Council for Foreign and Defense Policy, and 🔵Dmitri Trenin, Academic Supervisor of the Institute of World Military Economy and Strategy at HSE University, RIAC President. It quickly became clear that this was not about listening quietly in the back row, but about stepping into a space where arguments matter more than agreement. At the center of the discussion: 🔹a world and global institutions no longer held together by familiar rules; 🔹what remains of liberalism and what is taking shape in its place; 🔹how Russia interprets and acts within today’s international system; 🔹strategic stability in a time when predictability is no longer guaranteed. No simplified narratives. No final conclusions. Just an honest attempt to make sense of the ability to think in uncertainty — and speak within it.

The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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The Energoprom’s second day — and the pace is picking up 💡 Today unfolded as Youth Day at the Kazan International Energy Forum Energoprom — a space where early-career professionals and future engineers step into the conversation shaping the energy sector. As part of the program, our fellows met with Roman Marshavin, Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation, taking a closer look at how the industry really runs. More from inside Energoprom 🔜

The InteRussia fellowship in the Electric Power is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, the Academy of Youth Diplomacy, and Kazan State Power Engineering University with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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