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What if one of your 2026 plans starts today? 🤭 While the New Year is still taking shape, we’re already opening its doors and announcing a call for applications to the InteRussia fellowship. Here’s what you can apply for right now: ✅ International Relations (all over the world) For those ready to work with global agendas, political analysis, diplomacy, and international dialogue. ✅ Electric Power (Middle East and Africa) For specialists eager to explore energy systems, sustainability, and technological solutions shaping tomorrow’s infrastructure. So tell us — have you already added the InteRussia fellowship to your 2026 goals list? #interussia #internationalrelations #energy 1️⃣🔥🔥

Today we celebrate the birthday of Victoria — the person who stood at the very beginning of InteRussia and turned an idea into a living, growing fellowship program 🎁 You don’t always see her on stage, but her presence is felt everywhere. Victoria knows every fellowship, every cohort, and every fellow’s journey. She holds the full picture — from the first application to the final success story — and makes sure nothing important is ever lost along the way. She builds systems, supports people, and creates space where talent can grow — calmly, thoughtfully, and with purpose. Victoria, we wish you a year filled with inspiration, meaningful projects, and moments of joy you so generously give to others. May everything you create return to you multiplied — in energy, warmth, and new bright beginnings ❤️ #interussiafamily 🔥🔥🔥

Last, but definitely not least 🌟 The moment has come to wrap up the year’s final fellowship, and unforgettable in its own way. Specialists from Argentina, Bolivia, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan set out to gain a comprehensive overview of key Russian nuclear technologies and their practical application across various fields: in energy, medicine, agriculture, and industry. So what shaped this experience? 🔴First — the depth of learning. Participants explored how nuclear newcomer countries build their national positions, dove into modern energy planning tools, and unpacked technological solutions related to the operation of large-capacity NPPs and SMRs, as well as peaceful nuclear technologies. 🔴Then — practice. Fellows visited the Leningrad NPP-2 with its modern Generation 3+ VVER-1200 reactors, where they were shown the control room, turbine generator unit, and cooling towers for the secondary circuit condenser. 🔴They touched history at the world’s first NPP in Obninsk, and learned about best practices in nuclear medicine and the use of radiation technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer at the A.Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Center. 🔴And for the first time ever, this program became a three-city journey — Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Obninsk — offering not just professional insight, but a deeper cultural and historical connection to the places where nuclear science was shaped. This chapter ends — but the connections don’t. Because it builds understanding, trust, and long-term cooperation, shaping the future of peaceful nuclear technologies.

The InteRussia fellowship in nuclear technologies is implemented by ANO Mezhdunarodniki in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, with support from the ABS Electro Charity Foundation and the Presidential Grants Foundation. The main partner on the part of the Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation is the Rosatom Technical Academy within the framework of the "Train-the-Trainers" project.

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A gentle Christmas wish 💌 Christmas is a time that invites us to notice the small lights around us: a thoughtful word, a helping hand, a feeling of belonging. May this Christmas bring you reassurance and inner warmth. May your days be guided by happiness, your thoughts by clarity, and your steps by quiet confidence. With heartfelt wishes for a peaceful Christmas ❤️ 🔥🔥🔥

What Does Russia’s Energy Future Look Like? ✨ Recently, our ASEAN fellows experienced Russia’s energy landscape firsthand, feeling the pulse of substations, observing how infrastructure responds to demand, and seeing how technology and policy work seamlessly together. Here’s what that experience looked like: 🔴The fellows met with global leaders at the XVIII International Scientific and Practical Hybrid Conference “Energetika XXI: Economy, Policy, Ecology,” dove into energy policy through open conversation with Alexey Kulapin, REA General Director, and explored emerging trends alongside the Russia-ASEAN Business Council and the Global Energy Association. 🔴From massive operations at Transneft, Rosseti, and the Skolkovo Innovation Center to the cutting-edge Intelligent Digital Network Lab and Neva Waste Processing Facility, our participants witnessed how data, automation, and sustainability converge in real time. 🔴They stepped into energy logistics on the ground at Gorelectrotrans, Zifergauz, and a Gazprom Neft fueling station in St. Petersburg, then toured the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant, gaining a close-up view of advanced nuclear operations in action. 🔴Learning also meant immersing in culture: from the Smolny Museum and meetings with city officials to the Hermitage, Mariinsky Theatre, and the Atom Museum — a deep dive into Russia’s history, science, and art. The program once again showed that energy isn’t just wires and machines — it’s curiosity that sparks innovation, teamwork that turns challenges into solutions, and connections that carry knowledge across borders.

The InteRussia fellowship in energy sector for ASEAN specialists is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, Saint Petersburg State University of Economics, Russia-ASEAN Business Council, Global Energy Association, and Russian Energy Agency with the grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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Global Voices in Nuclear Dialogue 💫 Young specialists from across the globe came together in Russia to explore the nuclear world — sharing ideas and shaping the conversations that will define the future of the industry. ⭐ What does the atomic sector have in store for tomorrow? ⭐ Why is international cooperation so crucial for the development of nuclear technologies? ⭐ And what impressions did Russia leave on the InteRussia fellows? Find out the answers in the special report by the Global Energy Association.

The InteRussia fellowship in nuclear technologies is implemented with support from the ABS Electro Charity Foundation and the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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How InteRussia Unites Young Minds Shaping Global Affairs 📚 What stays with you after an intense academic journey — the knowledge you gained, the connections you built, or the perspectives that reshaped your thinking? This autumn, Moscow became a meeting point for young IR researchers from Afghanistan, Belarus, Brazil, India, Mauritius, Mexico, Pakistan, Serbia, and Tanzania. What began as an academic program quickly turned into something more — thoughtful debates, bold questions, and new lenses on the world. Here’s what shaped their experience: ✨As tradition goes, the fellowship centered on scientific research developed under the guidance of leading experts from MGIMO Institute for International Studies. ✨The fellows took part in the BRICS International School, exploring emerging global dynamics and exchanging ideas with peers from around the world. ✨A highlight of the program was an in-depth discussion on global politics and strategic thinking with Sergey Ryabkov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, and Dmitry Trenin, Academic Supervisor of the Institute of World Military Economy and Strategy at HSE University. ✨Visits to the Russian International Affairs Council, RT Headquarters, and the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology offered a closer look at how ideas move from analysis to media narratives and technological solutions. ✨Beyond сlasses, fellows immersed themselves in Russia’s rich culture and history through the Tretyakov Gallery and the ballet "Ruslan and Lyudmila." The fellowship may have ended, but the spark it started is still going strong. Ideas are bouncing, friendships are growing, and the next adventures are already on the horizon. Keep an eye out — the fellows’ research stories are coming soon!🪶

The InteRussia fellowship in international relations is implemented by ANO Mezhdunarodniki in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and the MGIMO Institute for International Studies with support from the ABS Electro Charity Foundation and the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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Where Ideas Meet Action: Highlights From the InteRussia Press Conference ✨ On December 9, the Rossiya Segodnya hosted the conversation "Expert Dialogue in the Era of an Emerging Multipolar World" that went far beyond a traditional briefing. Our partners, represented by MGIMO University, Rossotrudnichestvo, Sputnik, GITIS, the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, the Pushkin Institute, the World Youth Festival Directorate, TV BRICS, the St. Petersburg State University of Economics, the Institute of Oriental Studies RAS, and Sechenov University, gathered to reflect on how professional cooperation is evolving in today’s shifting global landscape.

Opening the discussion, Leonid Drachevsky, Executive Director of the Gorchakov Fund, emphasized: “Public diplomacy begins with creating a space where people feel heard — a space that helps them find common ground. This is exactly why we created this program.”

Moreover, the experts discussed the role of InteRussia in strengthening professional connections by bringing ideas, people, and institutions into one shared space of dialogue and growth. So what are the key results of the year? ⭕️17 fellowship programs across 7 professional fields ⭕️219 participants from more than 50 countries ⭕️An average competition rate of 11 applicants per spot ⭕️Over 60% of participants had never been to Russia before Missed the broadcast? Catch the full recording anytime 📣 #interussia #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

⭕ Following the fellowships in 2025, the Sputnik International News Agency and Radio Broadcast Service signed agreements with 20 new media partners. 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

⭕ In 2025, InteRussia launched three new programs: Oriental Studies, Oil and Gas, and Nuclear Technologies. ⚡— if you participated in one of these programs. 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

⭕ This year’s competition was 11 applicants per spot. 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

⭕ Brazil, Serbia, and India were the top three countries from which the fellows came. And where are you from? Share in the comments! 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

⭕ 219 participants from more than 50 countries took part in the InteRussia program in 2025. 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

⭕Our press conference “Expert Dialogue in the Era of an Emerging Multipolar World” is about to begin! In the spotlight today: ⭕️Building bridges: how humanitarian cooperation endures even in a fragmented world ⭕️Culture and communication: connecting people, ideas, and nations ⭕️Innovating abroad: Russian education and advanced technology on the global stage ⭕️The results of the InteRussia fellowship programme in 2025 Join the live stream now, it’s also available in English 🔜 #interussia #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

This weekend glows with a special light — it’s the birthday of our kind-hearted teammate, Tanya 😍 A person who balances professionalism with genuine care, making our fellows, partners, and the entire team feel seen, understood, and supported. In the world of engineering fellowships, Tanya is our North Star: attentive, precise, and always ready to guide the way. Thanks to her, participants progress through their projects not just efficiently, but with a sense of genuine care — as if someone quietly clears every obstacle for them. She also brings her “interpreter magic” to conferences, excursions, and events, connecting people and creating moments where communication becomes a shared space of curiosity and cooperation. May your year ahead be full of ideas that excite you, opportunities that let you shine, and a quiet kind of happiness that wraps around you like a warm, familiar hug💖 #interussiafamily 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Expert Dialogue in a Multipolar World: Join the Conversation💬 On December 9 at 15:00 (Moscow time), the Rossiya Segodnya International Multimedia Press Center will host the conference “Expert Dialogue in the Era of an Emerging Multipolar World.” Partners of the InteRussia program will come together to explore what really drives global cooperation today. What’s on the agenda? ⭕️Building bridges: how humanitarian cooperation endures even in a fragmented world ⭕️Culture and communication: connecting people, ideas, and nations ⭕️Innovating abroad: Russian education and advanced technology on the global stage A special focus will be placed on the results of the 2025 InteRussia fellowships, a space where young specialists grow their expertise and forge professional connections that open doors to exciting opportunities around the world. ⭕️Set your reminder and join the online broadcast on the press center’s website. The conference will be available in English via live interpreting. #interussia #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Shaping Nuclear Tomorrow 😁 The journey of our nuclear specialists is far from over — but one major milestone is now behind them. After two intensive weeks in Moscow filled with deep-dive sessions, hands-on modeling, and the kind of “lightbulb moments” they’re ready to move forward. So what exactly did the fellows explore? 🔺Forging a nation’s nuclear future 🔺Tools and models that show where low-carbon systems are headed and why nuclear matters 🔺The real economics of clean energy 🔺Non-electric applications for nuclear energy 🔺The world of SMRs A highlight of the program was the open discussions with Maria Oseeva, Head of International Nuclear Infrastructure Projects at Rosatom International Network, and Sergey Brilev, journalist and President of the Global Energy Association, where participants delved into not only the “how” of nuclear development but also the “why.” And the fellowship is only gaining speed. Ahead is St. Petersburg, new expert panels, and the long-awaited visit to the Leningrad NPP. Keep following — the most exciting insights are still on the way. 👍

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

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Happy Mother’s Day 🌼 At InteRussia, we often joke that our coordinators are like “temporary parents.” They cheer for you during presentations, worry when you’re late, celebrate your wins louder than anyone, and make sure the group feels like a family — no matter how far from home you are. But none of this would be possible without them — our incredible moms. Today, on Mother’s Day, we honor those who first taught us what care truly means. To every mom whose warmth, patience, and support shape the people who later become part of our InteRussia family — thank you. Let’s cherish the love of our moms not just today ❤️ 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

What’s on the Minds of Tomorrow’s Global Policymakers? 📚 After six intensive weeks, our international relations fellows took the final — and most exciting — step of the program: defending the projects rooted in their academic backgrounds, field-specific interests, and the discussions they’ve had with leading experts from the MGIMO Institute for International Studies. What issues drove their research? ❤️Foreign Policy and Identity ❤️Multipolarity and Global Governance ❤️Regional Security Architectures ❤️South–South Cooperation and Development ❤️Information, Knowledge, and Cognitive Sovereignty Together, these projects show how young IR specialists are rethinking the global agenda — not by repeating familiar narratives, but by challenging assumptions and proposing fresh, grounded perspectives. Stay tuned — the new discoveries are already on the way✨

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

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