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😗The 11th Vietnam Day at MGIMO 🎓One of MGIMO’s core values is its multinational community of students and alumni. Represent
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😗The 11th Vietnam Day at MGIMO 🎓One of MGIMO’s core values is its multinational community of students and alumni. Representatives of over 90 countries and peoples live, study, and grow together here. Students from different nations not only get to discover Russia and other cultures but also have the opportunity to express their unique identity and cherish their own history and traditions. On April 30, MGIMO hosted the 11th Vietnam Day, organized by the Vietnamese Student Association and the ASEAN Centre with the support of the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Russian Federation and Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU). Currently, 26 students from Vietnam are studying at MGIMO. The event was opened by Andrey Baykov, Vice-Rector for Science and Research. 👥He emphasized the high importance of Russian-Vietnamese relations and highlighted MGIMO’s role as a leading center for training specialists in Oriental and Vietnamese studies. 💳Welcoming remarks were delivered by: ▶️Gennady Bezdetko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam ▶️Vadim Bublikov, Deputy Director of the Third Asia Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs ▶️Mai Nguyen Tuyet Hoa, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Russian Federation ▶️Evgeny Vlasov, Vice-Rector for International Relations at FEFU. The ceremony was moderated by Ekaterina Koldunova, Director of the ASEAN Centre. The academic conference that followed the opening was dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the “Doi Moi” reforms — a comprehensive transformation program in the economic, political, social, and cultural spheres initiated by the Communist Party of Vietnam. Participants discussed Vietnam’s economic development, its role within ASEAN and global politics, as well as the specific features of public administration modernization. For the first time, a joint session of MGIMO and FEFU was held, featuring leading Russian experts in Vietnamese studies. The Vietnam Day program also included: ⏺a student quiz, ⏺a fair, ⏺workshops, ⏺a photo exhibition. 🎉The event concluded with a festival featuring traditional dances and music. For more details, visit the website.

😗The 11th Vietnam Day at MGIMO 🎓One of MGIMO’s core values is its multinational community of students and alumni. Represent
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😗The 11th Vietnam Day at MGIMO 🎓One of MGIMO’s core values is its multinational community of students and alumni. Representatives of over 90 countries and peoples live, study, and grow together here. Students from different nations not only get to discover Russia and other cultures but also have the opportunity to express their unique identity and cherish their own history and traditions. On April 30, MGIMO hosted the 11th Vietnam Day, organized by the Vietnamese Student Association and the ASEAN Centre with the support of the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Russian Federation and Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU). Currently, 26 students from Vietnam are studying at MGIMO. The event was opened by Andrey Baykov, Vice-Rector for Science and Research. He emphasized the high importance of Russian-Vietnamese relations and highlighted MGIMO’s role as a leading center for training specialists in Oriental and Vietnamese studies . 💳Welcoming remarks were delivered by: ▶️ Gennady Bezdetko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam ▶️ Vadim Bublikov, Deputy Director of the Third Asia Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs ▶️ Mai Nguyen Tuyet Hoa, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Russian Federation ▶️ Evgeny Vlasov, Vice-Rector for International Relations at FEFU The ceremony was moderated by Ekaterina Koldunova, Director of the ASEAN Centre. The academic conference that followed the opening was dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the “Doi Moi” reforms — a comprehensive transformation program in the economic, political, social, and cultural spheres initiated by the Communist Party of Vietnam. Participants discussed Vietnam’s economic development, its role within ASEAN and global politics, as well as the specific features of public administration modernization. For the first time, a joint session of MGIMO and FEFU was held, featuring leading Russian experts in Vietnamese studies. The Vietnam Day program also included: ⏺a student quiz, ⏺a fair, ⏺workshops, ⏺a photo exhibition. 🎉The event concluded with a festival featuring traditional dances and music. For more details, visit the website.

MGIMO Bachelor’s Program Admissions Are in Full Swing! ⚡️️The first round of interviews has successfully wrapped up — meaning
MGIMO Bachelor’s Program Admissions Are in Full Swing! ⚡️️The first round of interviews has successfully wrapped up — meaning many of you are already on the home stretch to earning the title of an MGIMO student! If you haven’t registered yet — don’t put it off. The sooner you submit your documents, the better your chance of landing a convenient wave and being among the first candidates for admission. 📎So, what do you need to do to get into MGIMO? ▶️Submit your documents online: Detailed checklist ❗️ Required: passport + notarised translation; school leaving certificate / diploma (or certificate of current studies) with translation and apostille / legalisation; medical certificates (copies); photograph.
🔔At the very start of registration, don’t forget to confirm your email — a message with a confirmation link will be sent to the address you provided. Simply click the link to activate your registration.
▶️Get an invitation to the selection events You will receive an email notification with an invitation to an oral interview in Russian and English language (online). Before each wave (except the final one), there are consultation sessions.
Interviews are held in five waves:
Wave 1: April 21–24
Wave 2: May 18–21 Wave 3: June 22–25 Wave 4: July 20–23 Wave 5: August 26–27 (no consultations)
🔎Still have questions? 👆Write to us at: int.admissions@id.mgimo.ru Your path to global leadership begins at MGIMO❤️

🌺Happy May Day! University is not only about lectures and deadlines, but also about immersing yourself in the culture of the
🌺Happy May Day!
University is not only about lectures and deadlines, but also about immersing yourself in the culture of the country you study in.
🇷🇺On May 1, Russia celebrates the Holiday of Spring and Labor.
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It has its roots in the history of the communist movement. In 1889, the Second International proclaimed
May 1 as the Day of International Solidarity of Workers.
🇷🇺May Day came to our country in the late 19th century: it was first observed in the Russian Empire in 1890, in Warsaw, with a strike of 10,000 workers. After the founding of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party in 1898, the holiday took on a political character. But May Day reached its greatest scale during the Soviet era. 🇷🇺Parades and demonstrations: the official face of May 1 The holiday received official status in Russia after the October Revolution of 1917. The main festive events were mass parades and demonstrations under the slogans “Peace! Labor! May!”. 🇷🇺Alongside this, another tradition existed — mayovkas. This was the name given to informal festive gatherings in nature to mark the Day of Workers’ Solidarity. 👉Today, May 1 in Russia is a public holiday and an official day off. However, in the contemporary Russians perception, it is no longer so much about demonstrations as about historical memory of an important era for our country, a sense of continuity and respect for the past. And also — an opportunity to spend time with loved ones during a long weekend. For example, by going out into nature. Such outings are no longer called mayovkas today, but they remain the main May Day tradition. ❤️What does the May Day weekend mean for a student? ✔️a day off (sometimes even a mini-vacation); ✔️meetups with friends in parks or outside the city; ✔️traditional shashlyks=Russian barbecue (give them a try — this is part of the cultural code); ✔️photos of the first leaves and the May sky; ✔️and, of course — time for study at home: after all, May 1 is a holiday of labor, and exams are just around the corner. 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

🌐 MGIMO x International Youth Festival 2026 📍 On April 29, the Volunteer Training Center for the International Youth Festiv
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🌐 MGIMO x International Youth Festival 2026 📍 On April 29, the Volunteer Training Center for the International Youth Festival was opened at MGIMO. The Festival will take place from September 11 to 17, 2026, in Yekaterinburg. 👉 Stanislav Surovtsev, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy, Social Work, and International Relations, addressed the attendees with a welcoming speech:
"MGIMO is not the first time to be entrusted with training volunteers for such a large-scale international event. Our volunteer center is preparing students who will serve as attachés, provide protocol support, and offer linguistic assistance for the Festival. I wish you success in this mission, which is crucial for both the state and the University — for you will be among the first people that high-ranking officials from foreign countries see and interact with the most."
⛓️‍💥 Mariam Khubieva, Deputy Head of the Project Office of the Department of Youth Policy, shared the key features of the International Youth Festival 2026: 🔴This year, the Festival will bring together over 10,000 participants, 5,000 of whom are international guests; 🔴The event will be supported by 2,000 volunteers, with about 500 of them being trained at MGIMO; 🔴Representatives of more than 150 Russian news agencies and media outlets, as well as over 50 foreign media, are expected at the Festival; 🔴The Festival will include schoolchildren, students, and young people from 190 countries. 🌐 MGIMO will not just be a participant but a full-fledged architect of the International Youth Festival 2026.
The University's exhibition stand will become a hub for everyone who shares the vision of global education:
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MGIMO will showcase the University's active international cooperation,
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its successful work with international applicants,
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and the integration of foreign students into academic life.
⚡️ In addition, the MGIMO team has prepared a rich interactive program — from lectures to live dialogue with the architects of the modern world order. ❤️ See you at the International Youth Festival 2026! Learn more about MGIMO on our website. 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

⭐️ Spring Starostat 2026: three days, dozens of new friends, and priceless experience 📌 On April 24–26, the Ethnographic Par
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⭐️ Spring Starostat 2026: three days, dozens of new friends, and priceless experience 📌 On April 24–26, the Ethnographic Park-Museum "Ethnomir" hosted the 46th MGIMO Spring Starostat — one of the main student cultural and educational events of this spring.
Starostat is a traditional retreat for MGIMO student activists, organized by the University’s Student Union with the support of the Department of Youth Policy. The event is aimed at integrating students into the MGIMO corporate environment and developing teamwork and leadership skills.
👥 140 participants from 3 University campuses, including for the first time students from the MGIMO Diplomatic Academy, came together under the motto: "Course for Progress." 🌍 Alongside their Russian peers, Starostat brought together students from 8 countries: Peru, Moldova, Belarus, Slovakia, India, Syria, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Following the long-standing tradition, the participants were welcomed by: 🔴 Stanislav Surovtsev, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy, Social Work, and International Relations, 🔴 Anastasia Puzochkina, Head of the Department of Youth Policy, 🔴 Victoria Medved, Coordinator of the Center for Student Organizations.
"Starostat is a concentrated projection of university life with all its dynamics, friendship, and growth. What usually unfolds over years within the University walls is lived through in just a few intense days," noted Stanislav Surovtsev.
Over 3 eventful days, Starostat participants managed to: ✔️ present vibrant creative performances; ✔️ complete a training game led by MGIMO psychologists, designed to build teamwork; ✔️ take part in various interactive formats; ✔️ dive into a "crime" investigation during a detective quest; ✔️ participate in a quiz about science and progress, and much more! ⚡️ The student retreat concluded with a spectacular closing concert. Activist teams presented artistic performances — dances, songs, and creative acts. At the end, all participants received commemorative certificates. 🇷🇺 Spring Starostat 2026 reaffirmed that the University's greatest resource is its students. Their energy and initiative shape an environment where not only projects but also lifelong friendships are born. Learn more about MGIMO on our website. 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

Preparing for admission together — at the International Applicants Club 🤝 The MGIMO International Applicants Club hosted a f
Preparing for admission together — at the International Applicants Club 🤝 The MGIMO International Applicants Club hosted a free intensive preparatory course, “Five Steps to MGIMO.” As part of the program, twenty of the most active participants — prize-winners of the Ranking Competition — took part in a series of online events and received a selection of useful preparation materials. Here’s how it went! 🇷🇺 On April 13, an online training session was held to prepare for the Russian-language entrance interview.
Participants had the opportunity to try themselves in the role of examinees, test their skills, and analyze both their own performance and that of their peers.
🇬🇧 On April 15, an online training session for the English-language entrance interview took place.
Participants once again tested their abilities, this time completing the entrance assessment in English.
🧑‍💻 On April 17, course participants attended a consultation on technical aspects of admission.
During the session, Elena Zavalko, a tutor from the International Department, answered all questions related to the application process, enrollment, tuition payment, and arrival in Russia.
👧 On April 19, applicants met with a current MGIMO student.
Maria Krapivka, a first-year student of the School of International Business from Moldova, shared her experience, spoke about admission, studies, and life in Russia, and answered all the participants’ questions ahead of the application period.
🎓 The course concluded with a meeting with a MGIMO graduate on April 24.
Valery Myltsev, a 2021 graduate of the School of International Relations and now an Engagement Manager at McK Partners, shared his journey through admission, studies, and career development, and offered valuable advice to future international professionals.
We thank all our guest speakers and sincerely hope that this course made the path to admission clearer and, most importantly, inspired participants to keep moving forward! 👆We remind you that all prospective MGIMO students have the opportunity to join our community for international applicants and feel part of the MGIMO family even before enrollment! #InternationalApplicantsClub 🔎 Learn more about MGIMO on our website. 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

MGIMO Dormitory is your second home! 📍Today in the #mgimoinside we will tell and show where our students live and spend most
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MGIMO Dormitory is your second home! 📍Today in the #mgimoinside we will tell and show where our students live and spend most of their time. 📍A comfortable student apart‑hotel is located right on the university campus, and only those who live here can enter using access cards — convenient and safe! ▶️Everything is thought out to live and study comfortably: 🏠Rooms
Each room has everything necessary, including a personal workspace for preparing for classes.
🌯Kitchen and cafe
A comfortable, shared kitchen for a room of 2 or 3 people, where you can always cook a delicious dinner. There is also a spacious cafe on the ground floor.
🚿Laundry room
Free, with a large number of washing machines. Booking is done through an online system!
📚Library and coworking space
A gathering place for many students, especially during the exam period. Books, computers, workspaces, and spaces for preparing joint projects are available to everyone.
❤️Gym
Free, open in the evenings — for those who want to stay fit.
🔔All necessary household services can be booked through a special online platform: ✔️request a change of linens, ✔️book a washer and dryer, ✔️plumber, carpenter, or electrician services, ✔️make an appointment with a psychologist, ✔️book the computer lab. 🌱And when you want to relax or get some fresh air, you can go out into a cozy and beautiful inner courtyard. ➡️For more details visit the dormitory’s Telegram channel !

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⚡️The results of the MGIMO International School Olympiad are in! In the 2025/2026 academic year, the Olympiad was held for th
⚡️The results of the MGIMO International School Olympiad are in! In the 2025/2026 academic year, the Olympiad was held for the fourth time. This season, it was conducted in two languages, and for the first time, school students from Latin American countries joined the participants. A total of 4,148 applications were submitted by international students. Following the qualifying round, 387 participants advanced to the final stage, resulting in: 🏆42 winners 🏆27 prize-winners 🔎The lists of winners and prize-winners are now available on the website: www.int-olymp-mgimo.com, as well as in the attached file.
Winners are granted the right to tuition-free study at MGIMO in bachelor's degree programs and the preparatory course. Prize-winners are offered priority admission to fee-based places without entrance examinations (based on a portfolio competition).
➡️Registration for the new anniversary season will open in August 2026, with an even broader geography of participants, including ASEAN countries and China. Stay tuned and join the MGIMO International School Olympiad for foreign citizens in the new season! ❤️ 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

Member of European Parliament Ľuboš Blaha at MGIMO🌐🇸🇰 On 22 April, Member of the European Parliament from Slovakia Ľuboš B
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Member of European Parliament Ľuboš Blaha at MGIMO🌐🇸🇰 On 22 April, Member of the European Parliament from Slovakia Ľuboš Blaha delivered a lecture to students at MGIMO University. Here is an account of how this meeting unfolded 👇🏼
The distinguished guest was welcomed at MGIMO by Stanislav Surovtsev, Vice-Rector for Youth, Social Policy and International Ties.He conveyed the Rector’s greetings and particularly noted the close ties between MGIMO and Slovakia: currently, 13 students from Slovakia are studying at the University, and many Russian students, in turn, are studying the Slovak language.
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Ľuboš Blaha thanked the University for the warm reception and emphasised that
comprehensive cooperation between Slovakia and Russia is needed now more than ever
— in all spheres, from energy and security to culture and economy.“And that is why
I am deeply concerned by the rise of Russophobia
that we are witnessing in the European Union,” he shared.
▪️“We live in a world where the propaganda of human rights and democracy serves only as a cover for American hegemony,” the MEP stated. “The President of the United States does not even try to hide this — he openly refuses to follow the liberal values that Washington has so actively promoted.”
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In the politician’s view, although many in the West focus exclusively on Russophobia, there are other voices in the academic community: John Mearsheimer, Jeffrey Sachs, and others. “It is precisely they who can become
the foundation for building peaceful relations in the future.
To achieve this,
we need to combine the three classical schools of international relations theory
: Realist, Neoliberal, and Marxist.”“Hence the conclusion:
a new world order can only be built on balance.
And I want to remind you: Slovaks have been, are now, and will remain friends of Russia,” concluded Ľuboš Blaha.
❔After the lecture, the distinguished guest answered students’ questions. Many of these were in Slovak language — a fine MGIMO tradition: students studying the language communicate with high-ranking guests in their native tongue. Such meetings demonstrate again and again that studying at MGIMO is an excellent opportunity to speak directly with those who are already shaping world politics today. 🤝 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

Member of European Parliament Ľuboš Blaha at MGIMO🌐🇸🇰 On 22 April, Member of the European Parliament from Slovakia Ľuboš B
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Member of European Parliament Ľuboš Blaha at MGIMO🌐🇸🇰 On 22 April, Member of the European Parliament from Slovakia Ľuboš Blaha delivered a lecture to students at MGIMO University. Here is an account of how this meeting unfolded 👇🏼
The distinguished guest was welcomed at MGIMO by Stanislav Surovtsev, Vice-Rector for Youth, Social Policy and International Ties.He conveyed the Rector’s greetings and particularly noted the close ties between MGIMO and Slovakia: currently, 13 students from Slovakia are studying at the University, and many Russian students, in turn, are studying the Slovak language.
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Ľuboš Blaha thanked the University for the warm reception and emphasised that
comprehensive cooperation between Slovakia and Russia is needed now more than ever
— in all spheres, from energy and security to culture and economy.“And that is why
I am deeply concerned by the rise of Russophobia
that we are witnessing in the European Union,” he shared.
▪️“We live in a world where the propaganda of human rights and democracy serves only as a cover for American hegemony,” the MEP stated. “The President of the United States does not even try to hide this — he openly refuses to follow the liberal values that Washington has so actively promoted.”
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In the politician’s view, although many in the West focus exclusively on Russophobia, there are other voices in the academic community: John Mearsheimer, Jeffrey Sachs, and others. “It is precisely they who can become
the foundation for building peaceful relations in the future.
To achieve this,
we need to combine the three classical schools of international relations theory
: Realist, Neoliberal, and Marxist.”“Hence the conclusion:
a new world order can only be built on balance.
And I want to remind you: Slovaks have been, are now, and will remain friends of Russia,” concluded Ľuboš Blaha.
❔After the lecture, the distinguished guest answered students’ questions. Many of these were in Slovak language — a fine MGIMO tradition: students studying the language communicate with high-ranking guests in their native tongue. Such meetings demonstrate again and again that studying at MGIMO is an excellent opportunity to speak directly with those who are already shaping world politics today. 🤝 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

🔔Documents submission for Bachelor’s Degree Programmes at MGIMO Is Open! This week marks the commencement of the first wave
🔔Documents submission for Bachelor’s Degree Programmes at MGIMO Is Open! This week marks the commencement of the first wave of interviews (21–24 April). If you have not yet registered, we urge you not to delay. The earlier you submit your documents, the greater your opportunity to secure a place in the wave most convenient for you – in accordance with the “first come, first served” principle. 📎How Does the Admission Process Work? ▶️Online Document Submission Required: passport + notarised translation; school leaving certificate / diploma (or certificate of current studies) with translation and apostille / legalisation; medical certificates (copies); photograph. Detailed checklist ❗️ ▶️Selection Events An oral interview in Russian and a foreign language (conducted online). Prior to each wave (with the exception of the final one), consultation sessions are held. The interviews take place across five waves: 🔗Wave 1: 21–24 April 🔗Wave 2: 18–21 May 🔗Wave 3: 22–25 June 🔗Wave 4: 20–23 July 🔗Wave 5: 26–27 August (no consultations) 📚 If you feel uncertain about your level of languages – join our intensive courses! Our intensive online courses in Russian and English, designed specifically for international applicants, focus exclusively on the topics required for admission to MGIMO. You will practise with tasks modelled on the entrance interviews. 🗓️When? 12–16 May 15–19 June 🔎Where? Online, via the Dion platform. 🔆Tuition fee: 20,000 RUB per course (20 academic hours). You may enrol in one or both courses. Deadline for payment and registration: 30 April ⚡️Remaining questions? 👆int.admissions@id.mgimo.ru – admission, documents, interviews 👆cooperation@inno.mgimo.ru – intensive preparation Your journey to become a part of future leaders community begins here! We believe in you and await your arrival at MGIMO ❤️ 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

Members of the International Applicants Club in Moscow 🇷🇺 Join the International Applicants Club and visit MGIMO before you
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Members of the International Applicants Club in Moscow 🇷🇺 Join the International Applicants Club and visit MGIMO before you even apply? It's possible! ⭐For three months, the MGIMO International Applicants Club ran a Ranking Contest: the members earned ranking points by attending lectures, participating in conferences and interactive sessions, as well as engaging in discussions and hosting educational threads in the chat.
More than fifty Club members took part in the contest, and all of them proved to be active, proactive, and motivated. The winners were Artem Kuznetsov (Kazakhstan), Ana Janković (Serbia), and Liya Kulmametova (Kazakhstan). They received an invitation to come to Moscow, visit MGIMO, and take part in one of the university's largest events — the university fully covered the organization and expenses of the trip, making it a well-deserved reward for their activity in the Club.
🇺🇳 The key event of the Club members' visit to Moscow was their participation in the Churkin Moscow International Model UN. For a whole week, the students took part in committee sessions of ICAO and UNESCO, as well as lectures and cultural events of the Model, trying their hand as real diplomats and getting a closer look at life at MGIMO!
"The days at the Model UN are dynamic and very exciting. I learned a lot about diplomacy, the work of the UN, and teamwork, and I also met people from different countries," says Ana Janković.
🤝 The visit program included not only immersion in academic life but also meeting with university leadership. The students met with Stanislav Surovtsev, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy, Social Work, and International Affairs. During the conversation, Artem, Liya, and Ana shared their impressions of the Club and their visit to Moscow, and discussed with the Vice-Rector the opportunities available to international students at our alma mater.
"MGIMO amazed me with its open and friendly community, and of course, with its scale!" shares Artem Kuznetsov.
🇷🇺The cultural aspect of the trip was just as rich! During their visit to Moscow, the students spent a lot of time walking around the city, visited iconic Moscow landmarks, and also went to the "Russia" National Centre, where they learned a lot about different corners of our country and its rich history.
"Visiting Moscow was my long-held dream, and thanks to the International Applicants Club, my dream came true… I fell in love with MGIMO," admits Liya Kulmametova.
We are truly delighted that the International Applicants Club became a "window" into student life at MGIMO for these students, giving them the opportunity to come to Moscow, take part in one of the university's largest events, and gain a new portion of inspiration for their studies and admission. We are sure they had many unforgettable experiences! ❤️ 👆 Just a reminder that all future MGIMO students have the opportunity to join our community for international applicants and feel like part of the MGIMO family even before they enroll! #InternationalApplicantsClub 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

Where are diplomats and international relations specialists of the 21st century trained? 📚 On April 17, the MGIMO Internatio
Where are diplomats and international relations specialists of the 21st century trained? 📚 On April 17, the MGIMO International Applicants Club hosted an online lecture titled “Training Diplomats and International Relations Specialists in the 21st Century: MGIMO’s Experience and the Architecture of the Future.” During the event, Sofya Melnikova, Candidate of Historical Sciences, lecturer at the Department of Diplomacy, and researcher at the Institute of International Studies at MGIMO University of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shared her insights with the participants on what a modern international affairs specialist looks like. She also spoke about the School of International Relations, where such professionals are trained. We are sharing the key takeaways from the lecture! It is important to understand that today we are witnessing a transformation of the global system of international relations, and this period is characterized by: ✔the crisis of unipolarity; ✔rising conflict; ✔erosion of the Westphalian model and the growing influence of non-state actors; ✔crisis of international institutions; ✔digitalization and the increasing importance of AI and social networks; ✔redistribution of power and the emergence of new centers of power.
Under these conditions, we need people ready to shape and manage a new world order. What are the key competencies of 21st-century leaders?For a diplomat: ➖mastery of network and digital diplomacy tools; ➖knowledge of negotiation strategies and tactics; ➖“diplomatic resilience.” A politician must be an architect of meaning, who: ➖knows how to engage with diverse populations and interest groups; ➖possesses strategic thinking and networking skills. The future businessman is about: ➖geopolitical analytics; ➖adaptability; ➖technological intuition. Finally, for an international affairs specialist, the following are important: ➖interdisciplinarity; ➖the ability to ask creative questions; ➖a deep understanding of both Western and “non-Western” development models. 🎓 Who are the graduates of the School of International Relations?
44% of graduates pursue traditional diplomacy; 17% work in media and NGOs; 15% work in the commercial sector and business; 14% dedicate their lives to science; 10% work in public service. Among the Schools’s graduates are: ✅3 presidents; ✅19 ministers of foreign affairs; ✅8 senior officials of the UN system; ✅dozens of ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary; ✅heads of various ministries and agencies; and a multitude of high-class specialists ready to work in a new, transforming, and turbulent global environment. We thank Ms. Melnikova for her inspiring lecture and remind you that you can start the path to your dream career right now by submitting your application for bachelor’s or preparatory programs. Learn more about MGIMO on our website. 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

🌐 Continuing our #MGIMOinside series on student organizations, today we’re shining a spotlight on the Council of National Co
🌐 Continuing our #MGIMOinside series on student organizations, today we’re shining a spotlight on the Council of National Communities! 🌍 The MGIMO Council of National Communities is one of the most vibrant and active organizations on campus. It brings together international students, introduces them to different cultures, and promotes friendship and mutual understanding between Russian and international students. ⚡️The Council’s motto is: In varietate concordia — “Unity in diversity.” Every member truly believes that our cultural differences make us stronger and more united.
🔎 The Council includes the Azerbaijani, Armenian, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Vietnamese, Greek, Georgian, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Moldovan, French, Serbian, Montenegrin communities — and many, many more!
❗️On April 20 at 7:00 PM (Moscow time), for the members of the MGIMO International Applicants Club, the Council of National Communities will be giving an online-presentation!
Sodnomdarjaa Munkh-Uchral, the Chairperson of the Council,
will talk about this MGIMO organization, where international students promote their national cultures within the university. The meeting will be held in English.
👉 If you want to become part of the MGIMO student community, submit your application right now via the link. We look forward to welcoming you to the ranks of our University’s activists! Learn more about MGIMO on our website. 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

🌐Today, in our #mgimoschools series, we are delighted to tell you about the "Public Policy Technology" undergraduate program
🌐Today, in our #mgimoschools series, we are delighted to tell you about the "Public Policy Technology" undergraduate program of the School of Governance and Politics. ➡The program is realized as part of the “Political Science" study track and trains a new generation of highly demanded specialists — political technologists and government relations experts with deep knowledge and practical skills in organizing the political process. 📖Students study both fundamental management and legal disciplines, as well as unique specialized courses: ✔Techniques and Technologies of Power; ✔Public Policy Technology; ✔Professional Intercultural Communication and Strategic Culture; ✔Political and Psychological Foundations of Modern Leadership; ✔Writing Political Texts and Speeches.
📊During their studies, students develop skills in project management, strategic planning, forecasting, modelling, risk assessment and evaluation of political processes in Russia and abroad.
👉 The School of Governance and Politics provides in-depth study of two foreign languages, as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities — business games, debates in Russian and foreign languages, inter-university student conferences, etc. 👦A graduate of the program is a specialist who: 🔴has deep understanding of governance, law and political psychology; 🔴knows how to build communication between the state, business, parties and society; 🔴is ready to run election campaigns, shape the image of politicians and work with public opinion. ❗️Submit your application right now and become an indispensable professional — a future public opinion leader, an expert analyst, an architect of public policy. Learn more about the program! For more information about MGIMO, visit our website

🇷🇺 Achieving a World-Class Level: MGIMO International Law Team Breaks into the Top 10 Worldwide! From March 28 to April 4,
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🇷🇺 Achieving a World-Class Level: MGIMO International Law Team Breaks into the Top 10 Worldwide! From March 28 to April 4, the international round of The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition was held in Washington, D.C. This year, over 800 student teams from 104 countries took part! 🌐
And the students of MGIMO International Law School delivered an overwhelming result:
✅The MGIMO team entered the Top 10 in the overall rankings. ✅In the overall rankings, our students outperformed teams from Harvard, Oxford, the Sorbonne, the London School of Economics (LSE), Sciences Po, and other leading Western universities. ✅MGIMO emerged as the best among all Russian teams, securing victories over opponents from China, Australia, South Africa, and Sierra Leone. International Law students Alexandra Panina and Maria Sergienko were named among the best speakers of the international rounds.
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The Philip C. Jessup Competition
is
the largest and most prestigious
moot court competition in the world for law students. Participants act as representatives of imagined nations before the International Court of Justice, tackling real and complex legal issues: indigenous peoples’ rights, state immunities, general principles of law, and more.
🎉We congratulate the team and are proud to study and work together! 📌Wanna join the leaders team and get the access to the global elite ranks? Apply through the website!